Project Coordinator Employment and Skills

Scale 5 £29,562 - £34,779

Fixed Term until 31st March 2026

Hybrid role with an expectation to work across all SLP boroughs

We are seeking a proactive and highly organized project coordinator for employment and skills to join our dynamic team delivering the trailblazer programme for economically inactive residents across South London. This innovative project aims to reduce economic inactivity by developing integrated, person-centred employment and skills pathways, working in close collaboration with local authorities, health services, training providers, and voluntary sector partners. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-profile initiative that is driving system change and delivering real impact for residents furthest from the labour market.

As the South London Partnership (SLP) Employment and Skills Project Officer, you will provide day-to-day project coordination support, ensuring delivery milestones are met. You will maintain accurate project plans, trackers, and risk registers. You will support performance reporting, claim submissions, and compliance monitoring. You will liaise with delivery partners, Borough leads, and health teams to gather updates and ensure smooth communication. Your main project focus will be supporting the effective delivery and integration of People, Skills, and Employment with health programmes across the six boroughs of Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, and Sutton. You will also support the Head of Economy, Skills, and Employment with project management reporting for all SLP Employment and Skills projects. For more information about SLP, please visit Home - South London Partnership.

The People and Skills programme at SLP delivers various employment and skills projects to help residents across South London into meaningful work. You will assist the Programme Lead in coordinating, delivering, and managing the performance of all SLP projects.

This is a fixed-term contract until March 31st, 2026. The role is hybrid, primarily remote, but requires working from various sites across the boroughs to support events and meetings.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day project coordination support to meet delivery milestones
• Maintaining accurate project plans, trackers, and risk registers
• Supporting performance reporting, claims submissions, and compliance monitoring
• Liaising with delivery partners, Borough leads, and health teams for updates and communication
• Organizing project meetings, workshops, and engagement events
• Assisting with data collection for evaluation and audit purposes
• Supporting communication campaigns, including social media content

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of employment and skills opportunities and challenges across South London Partnership areas
• Experience supporting projects, preferably in the public or voluntary sector
• Strong administrative and coordination skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams)
• Ability to confidently use social media for marketing
• Ability to handle sensitive data confidentially; commitment to equality, inclusion, and partnership working
• Experience working with councils on employment and skills activities
• Ability to collect, analyze, and report information effectively

Closing Date: 2/6/25

Shortlisting Date: 4/6/25

Interview/Test Date: 10/6/25

For an informal conversation, please contact Fiona Oakes, SLP Programme Lead, via fiona.oakes@southlondonpartnership.co.uk.

Secondment Policy

Internal applicants must seek permission from their current line manager before applying. Failure to do so may result in the secondment not being authorized.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and promoting equality and diversity. We value differences and believe diverse employees enhance our services. This campaign is anonymized.

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We offer benefits such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working, and a generous pension scheme.