Project Officer

Position: Employment Project Officer
Project Officer (Enterprise, Employment and Skills) Hourly rate: £16.43 per hour Location :
Bolton Job Type :
Full-time Length of role :
Initial 3 months Join the Development and Regeneration Department at Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council as a Project Officer, focusing on Enterprise, Employment, and Skills Service. This role is crucial in strengthening the economic base of Bolton and enabling the borough and its residents to realise their full potential. Day-to-day of the role:
Organise and deliver support programmes to grow the employment and business base of Bolton through proactive outreach and engagement with partners. Be responsive to the needs of clients and creative in the design of services to appeal to priority groups. Provide accurate and timely performance and financial information to managers and funders. Work with both internal and external partners to add value to 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 that services address needs, make the best use of resources, and achieve strategic targets. Maintain management information systems to fully identify and record client requirements and outcomes, providing reports on performance as appropriate.

Contribute to business planning processes and service improvements, ensuring a quality service that meets customer needs. Required Skills &

Qualifications:

Ability to work with clients to deliver information and advice through various settings, win their trust, and coordinate the provision of services to meet client needs. Clear and practical understanding of organising services for hard-to-reach groups, led by client needs and adaptable to specific requirements. Ability to work independently to plan, implement, and manage complex projects on time and within budget.

Effective partnership working skills with both public and private sector clients. Excellent negotiation, conflict management, verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in using technology to update and utilise management information systems and produce reports. Commitment to valuing diversity and customer care. Relevant experience in enterprise promotion, employability issues, and outreach and engagement techniques.