Description
This is a 2-year fixed-term contract for a Project Support Officer - Supported Employment with the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. The role involves providing administrative support in a fast-paced environment, including reception duties, preparing documents, mailing materials, filing, and database input. You will work on various projects such as the DWP Supported Employment Programme and Connect to Work, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to interact with residents, partners, and senior colleagues.
The successful candidate will be highly organised, able to think on their feet, and thrive without close direction. They will be a skilled communicator, able to support cross-organisational relationships and handle confidential matters sensitively. The role requires a creative approach to problem-solving and developing innovative solutions.
As a Project Support Officer, you will help coordinate support functions, enabling front-line teams to focus on providing services to vulnerable adults. You will work as part of a team in the Supported Employment Programme within the Employment & Health Team.
The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As an Investors in People Gold Award employer, they offer flexible working, professional training, career development, and wellbeing initiatives to support their staff.
Responsibilities:
- Provide reception support, including greeting visitors, answering telephones, and preparing documents
- Perform administrative and clerical duties, such as mailing materials, filing, and database input
- Work on various projects, including the DWP Supported Employment Programme and Connect to Work
- Coordinate support functions to enable front-line teams to focus on providing services to vulnerable adults
- Develop and maintain relationships with residents, partners, and senior colleagues
- Handle confidential matters sensitively and with discretion
Requirements:
- Excellent knowledge and experience of administration in a fast-paced environment
- High level of IT skills
- Ability to respond quickly and efficiently to a variety of duties
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Sensitive approach to handling confidential matters
Benefits:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional training and career development opportunities
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Inclusive and accessible recruitment process