Project Development and Support Officer

Project Support & Development Officer | Project Support Officer | Programme Support Officer | Project Coordinator

Wales | Full-Time | Temporary | Education & Local Government | School Capital Investment

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Project Support & Development Officer to provide comprehensive support to the Access & School Places Programme Manager within an Education and Early Intervention department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Support Officer, Programme Support Officer, Project Coordinator or Project Administrator with strong organisational, analytical and communication skills to contribute to important school capital investment, education estate and school place planning projects.

Working across the organisation and with a wide range of external stakeholders, you'll support the delivery of capital investment programmes, school improvement and reorganisation initiatives, data analysis and public consultations.

• Provide comprehensive project and programme support to the Access & School Places Programme Manager.
• Support the delivery of the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme and other grants relating to school capital investment.
• Support senior managers with school improvement and school reorganisation projects.
• Collate, analyse and interpret data relating to school place planning and the education estate.
• Develop accurate reports and communications relating to the progress and delivery of school capital investment projects.
• Assist with the organisation and delivery of public consultations relating to school organisation proposals.
• Prepare information and reports for senior managers and Elected Members.
• Maintain accurate project information and support effective reporting across programmes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Education and Early Intervention and other Council departments.
• Liaise with schools, parents, members of the public, Welsh Government officials, Dioceses, Church Authorities and other Local Authorities as required.
• Support the effective delivery of projects in line with organisational policies and procedures.

• Previous experience in project support, programme administration, project coordination or a similar role.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent ability to collate, analyse and interpret data.
• Experience preparing reports, presentations or project communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and provide effective support to senior managers.
• Experience within local government, education, public sector or a similar environment would be advantageous.
• Understanding of the importance of equality, diversity, Welsh language and culture.
• Commitment to following organisational policies, procedures and confidentiality requirements.

• Opportunity to support significant education and school capital investment projects.
• Experience working within a local government and education environment.
• Exposure to school place planning, school organisation and public consultation.
• Opportunity to work with senior managers and a broad range of stakeholders.
• Support from the Acorn by Synergie team throughout your assignment.

If you're an experienced Project Support Officer, Programme Support Officer, Project Coordinator, Project Administrator or Development Officer looking for your next opportunity within education, local government or the public sector in Wales, apply today with your up-to-date CV.