Project Officer - Careers Hub

Job introduction

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About the role

The purpose of this role is to lead the delivery of Careers Hub projects and programmes that bring together employers, schools, colleges and providers across the South Midlands region. The postholder will manage and deliver careers education and employer engagement initiatives, strengthening links between education and industry, enhancing opportunities for young people.

Additional information

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of local and national policy relating to careers education, skills development, economic growth and youth progression. You will be aware of the challenges and barriers that some young people face when accessing education, employment and training opportunities and be passionate about developing initiatives that improve outcomes, raise aspirations and create pathways into successful careers.

You will bring either a relevant project management qualification or significant experience of leading and delivering complex projects and programmes. With excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills, you will be confident managing multiple priorities, coordinating partners, monitoring performance and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with agreed objectives. Your ability to translate strategic priorities into successful, measurable outcomes will be key to supporting the delivery of Careers Hub programmes and creating meaningful opportunities for young people.

Company information

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. Hear from our Chief Executive, Martin Henry, about building a career at WNC.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.

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Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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