Project Support Officer

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself.

On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile.

We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration…

Role

Title:

Project Support Officer

Location: Deeside

Contract Type: Permanent:
Full time

Salary: £ 29,451 - £32,236

We are currently seeking a proactive and organised Project Support Officer to join our Funding and Projects team. This integral role will involve supporting the coordination and financial monitoring of externally funded projects, including the administration of Personal Learning Accounts. The post holder will need to form effective working relationships with stakeholders such as Vice Principal for Work Based Learning & Employment Engagement, Assistant Principal for Employer Engagement, Projects and Funding Specialist, External agencies as necessary, Projects and Funding Team.

• Support curriculum contacts with the administration and development of designated projects
• Undertake efficient records management of activity in line with internal and external procedures and requirements
• Support the preparation for internal and external audit of funded activity
• Financial monitoring of project partners where applicable
• Assist in the dissemination of projects and support follow up contact to external clients
• Promote and raise awareness of Externally funded Activity within the college
• Prepare statistical and financial returns in line with funding provider requirements
• Assist where appropriate in providing support and guidance to college managers with regard to financial management and project administration decision making.

• An NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent
• A Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (or equivalent) at Grade 4 (C) or above
• A Level 2 Digital Literacy or is willing to work towards
• Demonstrable experience in a project support role including the production and maintenance of information systems
• Demonstrable experience of working in an administration support role including the production and maintenance of financial/claims information
• Proven project management skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, able to use MS Word to and Excel to Intermediate level. Competent with Google
• Able to problem solve and make own low-level financial decisions within the constraints of Financial procedures and regulations

Welsh skills are desirable for this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service.

Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.

We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Application forms, explanatory material, information…