Project Officer

It is an exciting time in Wakefield as we launch our new Youth Support Service and continue to expand our offer for young people aged 11 to 24.

We have a range of rewarding opportunities for individuals with the skills, knowledge, and experience, as well as the passion and commitment, to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

Working with us, you will help ensure that young people are happy, healthy, and safe, supporting the ambitions set out in Wakefield's Children and Young People's Plan.

Do you have what it takes to join our team and help shape positive futures for young people across Wakefield?

About the Role:
This role will work closely with the District Coordinator to develop and strengthen the youth offer across the district. The post will focus not only on enhancing provision within the service but also on supporting partner organisations, securing external funding opportunities, and coordinating a joined-up, multi-agency approach to youth support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support project management activities to deliver high-quality youth provision.
• Oversee funding applications and support the development of successful external funding bids.
• Monitor grant-funded projects, ensuring outcomes and reporting requirements are met.
• Deliver frontline support within community hubs and youth settings as required.
• Provide operational support to reception teams and hub staff to ensure the effective running of services.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with statutory, voluntary, and community sector organisations to enhance the local youth offer.

Essential requirements:

• Evidence of a good level of education including 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above.
• ECDL or equivalent ICT qualification.
• RSA3 Word Processing or equivalent.
• NVQ Business Administration – Level 2.

What can I expect?

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more

Thinking about relocating to join us? Eligible candidates may receive up to £8,000 in relocation support to help make the move easier.

Eligibility is subject to our relocation policy and criteria, including specific requirements relating to the distance between your current home, your new home, and your workplace. To qualify, your new home must be closer to your workplace than your current home.

Want to know more?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.

Name: Alison Harris

Tel: 07920 104257

E-mail: alisonharris@wakefield.gov.uk

Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!

Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Probation

In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

Fluency Duty

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

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