Programme Support Office

Programme Support Officer

This is a wonderful 3 month temp contract which has every chance of being extended. The environment is very respectful and encouraging.
You can work hybrid ( 2 days in the office a week) - £ 21.20 per hour
Fully remote - £ 18.90 per hour
A wonderful opportunity especially if you have local government / local council experience.

As part of the Improvement Coordination and Strategy Team, you will provide administrative support for the Partnerships and Improvement functions.

Core Accountabilities:

1. Organise and support meetings, events and functions.
2. Maintain and continuously improve administrative systems, including forward/project plans, electronic filing systems, CRM mailing lists and databases.
3. Produce reports, briefings and information sheets and update the website and portal.
4. Arrange room bookings, refreshments, printing, copying, distribution, travel and other administrative tasks in support of the team.
5. Contribute to the delivery of the team’s agreed objectives.
6. Participate in relevant projects that support the delivery of the Business Plan.
7. Model values and work in accordance with health and safety, equal opportunities and environmental policies.
8. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.

Specific Accountabilities:

1. Provide comprehensive support to the Partnerships and Improvement Directorate function
2. Support the resourcing of peer support including the recruitment, accreditation, placement, performance review and development of member and officer peers, establishing positive working relations with peers and contributing to the development of streamlined processes.
3. Provide administrative/project support
4. Assist in providing direct support to councils and their partners.
5. Provide comprehensive support in delivering improvement and leadership programmes. Assist the support for local government in the development, commissioning and delivery of services.
6. Assist with preparation of briefings and surveys and dissemination of research findings to the local government sector and wider.
7. Undertake and support projects and programmes, developing and maintaining project milestone plans and information systems, preparing agendas and papers and co-ordinating monthly updates.
8. Manage orders and invoices, expenses, sickness reporting and other Agresso-based activities, in line with agreed finance and HR procedures on behalf of the team.
9. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.