Are you a strong administrator? Do you have a willingness to learn and are keen to develop project delivery skills? Are you an excellent communicator, both in writing and speaking? Do you have a proactive approach towards problem solving?

We are looking for a Project Support & Communications Administrator to support the Careers Project Lead to deliver workforce development projects. Specifically our work with North East London Health and Care Partnership (NELHCP) in inspiring and engaging young people and job seekers into local jobs in health and social care through a network of health and social care Careers Ambassadors. Careers Ambassadors use their own experiences of working in health and social care to inspire others to consider roles in the sector. The postholder will work alongside local schools, colleges and Job Centre Plus’s in East London to organise events and briefings where these Ambassadors can share insights into the work they do and routes to access local jobs.

The post holder will also play a key role in supporting our Young Persons Panel, a group of16-18 year olds, who work with us to ensure the voice of young people in East London is accurately reflected in our work.They will be a trusted employee, able to prioritise their own workload, whilst responding today to day situations, unpredictable project issues and proactively requesting support from team members as needed. 

 To succeed in this role, you will:

• Understand and demonstrate the skills needed to work in a project delivery environment
• Be able to work flexibly, communicate with a diverse group of partners and audiences, problem solve and escalate issues that arise where appropriate
• Demonstrate ability in influencing colleagues and collaborators from a wide range of backgrounds and subject areas towards achievement of agreed results

View Project Support & Communications Officer – Careers Job Description

About Us

Care City is a not for profit organisation based in Barking, East London focussed on helping local people to have a healthier, happier older age, through research, innovation and development. It was co-founded in 2013 by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD) and North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) and in June 2019 became an independent Community Interest Company (CIC). A CIC is a special form of limited company which exists primarily to benefit a community and which reinvests any profits in its social purpose. 

Location

• Care City is a high-trust organisation with a strong culture that enables staff to work where they can be most productive
• Care City continues to primarily work remotely – meeting together for a day each fortnight – although opportunities to meet weekly are available.
• However Care City is building a new office in Barking, East London, due for completion early 2023

What we can offer you

Upon successful completion of a six month probationary period the job holder will have the opportunity to undertake the level 4 Associate Project Management apprenticeship. They will learn new skills on an ongoing basis and practice these new skills in the workplace, so gradually developing their project management capability, taking more project management responsibility for agreed projects as time goes on. In addition, we offer:

• Competitive salary (£25K – £30K dependant on experience)
• Contribution to a pension scheme
• Generous annual leave, maternity, paternity, carers and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working
• Investment in staff training and development
• Supportive governance structure

To apply

To apply please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please send your CV, with a covering letter, no more than 2 sides of A4, stating why you are interested in this role and how your work experience and any lived experience is relevant to the role. 

Closing Date – Friday, 9th December