Job Description
This is a busy and varied role providing project based administrative and financial support to the Communities for Work+ programme. The post is fixed term to 31/03/24 with an extension subject to annual funding allocations from Welsh Government 2021-26.
Communities for Work Plus provides specialist employment advisory support and intensive mentoring to people who are either in or at risk of and who have complex barriers to employment and training opportunities.
You will:
Effectively support the programme management team to establish and manage the CfW+ grant agreements and delivery plans to ensure quality and value for money.
Work with the delivery team to help them build capacity to deliver the programme outcomes.
Support with the development and implementation of quality assurance systems, monitoring and review processes for the programme.
You will have:
Experience of working in a programme support role, including assisting with purchase and supply, monitoring of financial claims, updating spreadsheets and databases, producing reports and minutes of meetings, diary management and other general duties required to support the team.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with a wide range of delivery partners both external and internal to the organisation. .
The successful candidate will work as a member of the wider team at Futureworks and it is essential that they work well in a team environment. Candidates should be enthusiastic, proactive and self-motivated, with excellent IT Skills and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and outlook, knowledge of financial systems is an advantage.
Employment Checks
This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.
Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.
Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.
This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.
Support & Additional Info
Please contact the Recruitment Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online or require support by emailing recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.