About the job
In this role, you will provide support across the Refugee, Resettlement and Migration service in all project governance, documentation and delivery.
Any given day can often feel quite different from the next! There will be some key responsibilities likely to feature in this role, including:
1. Overseeing the maintenance and change control of project documents, as well as planning, managing, and implementing several small projects in alignment with corporate project frameworks.
2. Maintaining up-to-date records, providing detailed progress reports, and ensuring that all project information is collected, maintained, and archived in accordance with established project management standards.
3. Fostering strong relationships with all colleagues within RRMS by collaborating on and supporting tasks such as sourcing property and accommodation for families, facilitating wrap-around service interventions, and implementing programs for families, including community activities and wellness initiatives.
4. Managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while maintaining flexibility to adjust priorities as new work arises.
5. Develop and implement procedures to ensure that requests for project information from the business are addressed and fulfilled in a timely manner.
6. Conduct regular budget monitoring for projects utilizing financial services systems. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of commitments and expenditures against substantial budgets to ensure clients remain on target and within budgetary constraints, thereby enabling project managers to make informed decisions.
If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the community, then this role is perfect for you!
Required experience and skills
7. A Higher National Certificate (HNC) or A Higher National Diploma (HNC) in appropriate area or equivalent practical experience/range of knowledge.
8. Experience in project management processes, procedures, and policies related to working within a high-demand project management and programme delivery environment.
9. Sound and accurate IT knowledge, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, to effectively analyse information and data and to create electronic presentations.
10. Demonstrated experience as a valuable member of a project team, preferably in a project support role or similar, with the ability to confidently implement projects independently.
11. Strong communication skills, with the ability to confidently build relationships with stakeholders at all levels and provide guidance to colleagues on processes and documentation.
12. Excellent problem-solving skills with the capacity to proactively identify challenges, resolve issues independently, plan effective solutions, and make informed, practical decisions.
13. Exceptional literacy and numeracy skills are essential for effectively conducting financial analysis and reporting.
For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.
Rewards and benefits
As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.
You will benefit from 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service plus the opportunity to buy additional leave and an excellent .
A range of discounts give our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.
For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.