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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Support Officer to join our Wellbeing Team and work on our long-standing Warm Homes programme. The role is being offered on a fixed-term contract until 31st December 2025.
The successful candidate will be working closely with Age UK's Network of 120+ local and independent Age UK partners, this role will support the delivery of projects across their life cycle, ranging from the implementation of funder-led reporting requirements to liaising with partners on the impact the project has had on their beneficiaries. This role will provide support and assist in the delivery of our Warm Homes programme, aimed at supporting older people affected by fuel poverty and cold homes.
As a Project Support Officer, you will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and will demonstrate exceptional organisational skills to ensure the successful delivery of the projects.
You will carry out a range of duties to assist the team in the coordination, planning, monitoring, and delivery of the Programme. From researching and meeting with relevant suppliers and organisations, to assisting with the development and maintenance of project plans. The post-holder will need to work effectively with our other internal departments, local Age UKs and delivery partners. Therefore, proficient organisational and communication skills are a must.Please note that due to the Hybrid nature of this role, the successful applicant may be required to commute to the central London co-working hub on a regular basis, for example around three times per month.
As part of the interview process all candidates will be required to carry out an Excel based task.
We anticipate the interviews will be held via MS Teams w/c 9th December 2024.
Age UK Internal Grade: 7L
Must haves:
* Excellent organisational skills and proven ability to track progress of deliverables.* Ability to plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel, and experience using Power Query and Power BI.* Excellent oral and written communication skills.* Experience of presenting data and reports, including preparation of tables and graphs.* Experience of data entry to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.* Experience of organising meetings.* Confident dealing with people from different levels and backgrounds.* Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners in order to meet objectives.
Great to haves:* Keen understanding of issues facing older people.* Experience of working in the charity sector.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
For a full list of benefits please click here https://about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/
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Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
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