We are working with Bolton Council to find a Project Support Officer on a temporary basis.
Location: Bolton, BL1 1RJ
Job Type: Full-time
Hourly rate: £15.24 per hour
Length of role: Initial 2 months
Join our Development and Regeneration team in Bolton as a Project Officer, focusing on Enterprise, Employment, and Skills.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Organise and deliver support programmes to grow the employment and business base of Bolton through proactive outreach and engagement with partners.
- Design services that are responsive to client needs and appealing to priority groups.
- Provide accurate and timely performance and financial information to managers and funders.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to enhance the products and services offered.
- Serve as the first point of contact for clients and projects promoting employment and enterprise within the borough.
- Maintain relationships with clients and service providers to ensure services address needs, make the best use of resources, and achieve strategic targets.
- Manage information systems to record client requirements and outcomes, providing performance reports as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Ability to deliver information and advice through various formats and settings, winning trust and coordinating service provision to meet client needs.
- Initiative and independence in planning, implementing, and managing complex projects on time and within budget.
- Strong negotiation skills and conflict management abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting solutions and performance to diverse audiences.
- Proficient in using technology to update management information systems and produce reports.