EcoForce Project Administrator

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

The Skills, Employment & Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council. We work with a range of delivery partners to provide a wide portfolio of top-quality support to Coventry residents of all ages who are looking for work. We work with partners across the city and our Employer Hub actively works with local employers to generate opportunities for local people.

We are a friendly and welcoming multicultural and diverse team based in the Job Shop situated in Coventry City Centre. We are here to support all Coventry’s diverse residents, each with differing needs and tailor their support to help them search for employment, training, apprenticeships and work placements. People can explore a wide range of local vacancies that are updated daily and access training opportunities.

We also provide ground-breaking specialist support for local residents who face multiple and sometimes complex barriers that make it hard for them to find a job. The Job Shop and our exciting range of specialist employment support programmes are among the very best support available in the UK

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

What is the job role?

Working as a Project Administrator within the EcoForce Placement Programme, you will offer administrative and service support while gaining practical workplace experience. Responsibilities include assisting daily operations, collecting data, updating records, supporting communications, and contributing effectively to service delivery for Coventry residents.

Main Duties

• Providing assistance to the host Council service by performing various practical, administrative, customer-focused, and project support duties relevant to the placement area.
• Working as part of different Council teams, recognising that placements may be based across a variety of services and locations.
• Providing general support to colleagues, including preparing information, updating records, organising materials, arranging appointments or meetings, and helping with routine service tasks.
• Responding to basic enquiries from colleagues, residents, partners, or service users professionally, directing them to the appropriate individual or service when required.
• Supporting environmental, community, sustainability, neighbourhood, digital, employment or service improvement activity, depending on the placement setting.
• Helping gather, record and check information using appropriate Council systems, spreadsheets, forms or local recording processes.
• Assisting with simple communications, publicity, events, resident engagement, presentations, notes, reports or updates linked to the work of the host team.
• Attending team meetings, briefings, training sessions and placement reviews, contributing positively and following up agreed actions where appropriate.
• Participating in learning, coaching, and receiving feedback during the placement to enhance skills, workplace behaviours, and understanding of career opportunities within the Council.
• Maintaining an understanding of project objectives, deliverables, and timelines to support effective execution
• Fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote project goals and encourage collaborative opportunities

Who we are looking for

We're committed to creating opportunities for young people.

These roles are ideal for individuals looking to gain their first meaningful work experience. We recognise that talent and potential don't always come with previous employment experience, which is why we're looking for candidates who demonstrate enthusiasm, reliability and a willingness to learn. Whilst knowledge or an interest in the service area would be beneficial, our primary focus is on attitude, commitment and a desire to develop new skills and progress into sustainable employment.

Important Eligibility Information

To be eligible for this placement opportunity, applicants must:

• Be aged 18-24 years.
• Have a CV postcode and be resident within the Coventry area.
• Be available to undertake a fixed-term placement of 12 weeks.

Please note that applications from candidates who do not meet the above eligibility criteria will not be considered.

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information. For all other queries, contact Resourcing@coventry.gov.uk.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.

We recognise that you might use AI tools to help with your application. While these tools can be useful, please make sure that all information you provide about your experience, skills, and qualifications is accurate. What matters most to us is hearing about your experience and the achievements that truly reflect you!

Interview date: September 25th 2026

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies