About us Warwickshire is famous the world over as Shakespeare's Country - but that's only half the story. We're also vibrant and modern with exciting opportunities for everyone who lives and works here. We are proud to be one of the strongest business bases in the UK and certain that even through challenging times, we will do well to economically recover, with the right support in place. Amongst the many strands of support our Economy and Skills service has to offer, the Employability and Skills team are going through a period of significant growth. With a variety of services and new posts emerging in 2025, the team will be looking for highly skilled and creative individuals, with a passion for skills, who also embrace new challenges. This is such an exciting time to join the team as we embark on a journey to create and deliver a whole host of different work streams, tackling many of the council’s high priority areas. In spring this year, the council and its Employability and Skills team will be launching the first of the Governments employment programmes. Funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) the Connect to Work Programme is a supported employment programme. The programme will work to both SEQF and IPS models and support hundreds of Warwickshire residents to gain paid and sustainable employment. The role of Project Officer is one of the first in a series of roles designed to support and establish the new service, ahead of its launch in June 2025. What we offer As a local authority, we pride ourselves in being collaborative and barrier breaking, whilst demonstrating strong team cultures by encouraging creative thinking, personal development and embracing new ways of working. We proudly operate an agile working policy, whilst also offering enhanced Wellbeing and staff benefit programmes such as cycle to work schemes, childcare vouchers, pension and health care schemes. About the Role To work alongside the Supported Employment Service Team Manager, Programme Managers and other staff with the design, development, commissioning and management of projects, initiatives within the Connect to Work Programme which support young people and adults with mental health and health barriers to secure or maintain employment. To provide project and contract management support on a range of Warwickshire Connect to Work projects, programmes, initiatives and campaigns. To manage individual Connect to Work projects, initiatives, and campaigns. Key Requirements Degree or other equivalent qualification, or minimum of one year’s work experience Project management skills including planning and an attention to detail. Financial management skills. Good interpersonal skills including an ability to work with internal and external stakeholders. Good communication skills both in person and writing Highly developed IT skills. An ability to collect, analyse and understand data. An ability to work on own initiative including planning and organising work with minimum supervision. For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification. Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels?valued, included, safe, supported,?and?welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them? At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best. Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund ' The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform. Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council. Additional Information The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public. For more information about the role please contact Vicki Haslam on Vickihaslamwarwickshire.gov.uk This post is a 2-year fixed term role with the potential to extend. Closing date: Tuesday 7 th April 2025 Interview date: Week Commencing 14 th April 2025 Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayrollwarwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements. Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See? more