Project Support Officer

The Work and Health Programme is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and managed by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. It is a comprehensive, collaborative initiative that extends support to workless households and individuals facing various barriers to progression including obstacles linked to health and well-being, skills and confidence. It aims to facilitate their journey back into the workforce by providing targeted pre-employment interventions.
The role of Project Support Officer is to provide an effective support function to the Contract Manager in terms of coordination and support of the activities of the Work and Health programme, so that they effectively meet the contract objectives. The role will require liaison with a wide range of stakeholders.

Essential:
Working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft packages in particular Excel (V look ups, Pivot tables, PowerPoint) and marketing platforms such as Canva and social media
Level 3 relevant qualification Desirable: - Project management - Understanding of UKSPF, Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
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Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and for applicable roles, successful candidates are subject to relevant criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK's Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Education Development Trust, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and knows they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Education Development Trust an inclusive place to work. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

This is a full time fixed term contract until March 2025. (37 hours per week), Salary: £26,208.00 per annum FTE

Benefits include:

30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rota)
Matched Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Discounted gym memberships
Health care cash plan
Retail discounts
Cycle to work scheme.
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