Fixed term contract up to 24 months - Part-time (18h/week ) 

About the role

As part of Barnet’s drive for continuous improvement we are looking for an enthusiastic Project Support Officer (Part time). This is an opportunity to join a developing, high profile service in an exciting area of work to provide key administration and support towards safeguarding our children and young people in Barnet. You will be supporting social work teams and the wider partnership in identifying themes around Violence Against Women and Girls.

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About you

You will be:

• Responsible for managing, coordinating and providing administration support to deliver a range of projects and initiatives.
• Responsible for maintaining a centralised projects repository, assisting in producing regular highlight reports, tracking and monitoring project actions and providing budget monitoring support.
• Responsible for setting up, booking and coordinating Programme and Project meetings which includes workshops and events and will include recording and taking minutes and actions circulating project documentation to the wider team in preparation for monthly or bi-monthly meetings
• Support reporting in accordance with the Council's Project Management Methodology with monthly reporting on programmes/projects, budgets, risks and resources.
• Take part in team activities to devise, develop and plan new ideas for projects
• Working with project managers to ensure that project work is delivered on time and to scope.

You will work with other social work staff in this friendly, supportive team.

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better.  As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.

What we offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
• Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

How to apply

Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Radlamah Canakiah, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy Manager on  Radlamah.Canakiah@barnet.gov.uk 

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS police check

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds including from the LGBT+ community, genders, ages, disabilities, faiths/beliefs and candidates from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.

Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.