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Job Title: Project Officer Apprentice (Leisure and Culture) 

Salary Range: Sc4 (£26,157 - £31,695)

Contract Type: 36 hours per week (2 year Fixed-Term Appointment)

Hybrid- Flexible working with up to three days working in the office per week.

About the role

This two-year apprenticeship programme offers a fantastic opportunity for anyone wishing to start a career in Project Management.

 As a Project Officer Apprentice, you will play a crucial role in supporting the project team to deliver exciting service improvements and transformations across libraries, leisure centres, open spaces, and parks.

 You will take ownership of project delivery, actively manage risks, and engage with stakeholders, helping the organisation scope, design, and implement meaningful changes and improvements.

 Additionally, you will have the chance to study for a professional project management qualification (APM Level 4) while gaining hands-on experience.

This is an exciting time to join Richmond and Wandsworth Councils in this important role, offering you the opportunity to broaden your experience, develop new skills, and make a significant impact on the organisation.

About you

Knowledge and Interest

You have an interest in Culture and Leisure services, such as leisure centres, parks, and libraries, and understand the challenges and opportunities they present. 

You will also demonstrate an interest in a career in project management. 

 Experience

Ideally, you have some work and volunteering experience related to delivering projects in the community, particularly within the public sector.

We are looking for experience which indicates enthusiasm and the potential to be successful in the field of project management in local government. 

 Skills

Your strong customer service ethos, effective communication skills, time and people management abilities will be key strengths. 

Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and SharePoint, is needed.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline 

Closing Date – Sunday 6^th October 2024 (23:59)

Interviews - Thursday 17^th or 24^th October 2024 (TBC). 

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change

If would like any extra information on the role, please contact Rowan Griffin, rowan.griffin@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk.  Rowan can also offer a 10-minute informal discussion to find out more about the role on Monday 16^th and Monday 23^rd September.  If you would like to request this, please email Rowan providing details of times you are available. 

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.  

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils