This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Support Officer to join our Wellbeing team and work across two new projects aimed at improving older people's lives. Working closely with Age UK's Network of 120+ local and independent Age UK partners, this role will support the delivery of projects across their life cycle, ranging from the implementation of funder-led reporting requirements to liaising with partners on the impact the project has had on their beneficiaries.
The successful candidate would enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and will demonstrate exceptional organisational skills to ensure the successful delivery of the projects. You will carry out a range of duties to assist the team in the coordination, planning, monitoring, and delivery of the Programme. From researching and meeting with relevant suppliers and organisations, to assisting with the development and maintenance of project plans. The post-holder will need to work effectively with our other internal departments, local Age UKs and delivery partners. Therefore, proficient organisational and communication skills are a must.
Please note that due to the Hybrid nature of this role, the successful applicant may be required to commute to the central London co-working hub on a regular basis, for example around four times per month.
Must haves:
- Experience of co-ordinating activities to ensure projects and work programmes are delivered on time and on budget.
- Experience of communicating, both in writing and verbally, with a range of stakeholders.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners to meet objectives.
- Experience of managing large volumes of data from multiple sources.
- Experience of managing large volumes of communications through multiple channels, including emails, Microsoft Teams, letters and phone calls.
- Experience of collating data and reports, including preparation of tables and graphs.
- Experience of data entry and analysis to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience of organising meetings and planning and delivering projects to agreed quality standards.
- Experience of uploading and maintaining content on intranet and internet sites is desirable.
- Confident dealing with people from different levels and backgrounds.
- Ability to work flexibly and prioritise competing deadlines and workloads.
- Excellent organisational skills and proven ability to track progress of deliverables.
- Excellent IT skills, in relation to Microsoft Packages, which should be proficient at a high level.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to report on progress in writing and verbally.
- Proven ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
- Understanding of issues facing older people/ understanding of dementia.
- Commitment to promoting equality and valuing diversity in practice.
Great to haves:
- Ideally, experience of working in charitable sector, and with older people.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
For a full list of benefits please click here https://about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/
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