Project Assistant - Education, Strategy and Improvement

Location: Children, Families, and Education DirectoratePay: £28.77 Per Hour LTDReports to: Senior Strategic Area SENCo

Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference in education? Join our Education Strategy, Access & Inclusion team and help shape the future of young people in our schools by driving forward key projects, including the innovative Talk Matters Violence Reduction Project (VRU).

You'll be at the heart of a dynamic team focused on creating safer, more inclusive learning environments for children. As a Project Assistant, you will play a critical role in coordinating impactful projects and collaborating with schools to improve educational access and outcomes. Your contributions will directly support our mission to reduce violence and improve school inclusion, giving you the chance to make tangible, meaningful changes.

• Project Management: Assist in planning, tracking, and delivering high-priority projects, including Talk Matters VRU, ensuring they stay on time and within budget.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with schools, internal teams, and external partners to deliver outcomes that benefit children and communities.
• Process & System Development: Build and maintain efficient project systems-risk registers, issue logs, and reporting tools-to keep things running smoothly.
• Research & Reporting: Conduct data analysis, research, and benchmarking to provide critical insights for decision-making. You'll also prepare reports for key boards and governance bodies.
• Communication: Assist in crafting presentations, coordinating meetings, and managing follow-ups to keep projects on track.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to work across multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a knack for identifying dependencies and implementing solutions.
• A commitment to equity, kindness, and accountability-valuing diversity, showing compassion, and holding yourself and others accountable for delivering high-quality work.

• Experience in project support or coordination roles, preferably within the education or public sector.
• Technical skills in MS Office and familiarity with project management tools like SharePoint.
• A strong analytical mind, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• An adaptable, team player with excellent organizational skills who can handle tight deadlines without compromising on quality.

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?

Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.

To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce.