Employment Project Coordinator - Birmingham, United Kingdom - The Refugee and Migrant Centre Ltd

The Refugee and Migrant Centre Ltd

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

About us
We are professional and agile.

Our work environment includes:

Modern office setting
Food provided

As RMC continue to develop and grown our Employment and Training programmes, and are looking to appoint a Projects Co-Ordinator to oversee the day to day delivery of some of our new Projects.

Placing the needs of the service user at heart of what we do, we will be delivering tailored support to newly arrived communities, with a view to improve their Language, understanding of the labor market, develop and enhance their employability skills and ultimately gain jobs.

As part of this role you will co-ordinate the day to day running of some of our projects, ensuring KPI's are achieved, play a leading role in ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance are achieved, and meet necessary requirements including monitoring, reporting, timescales and evaluation.

Principal Tasks

Programme / Project delivery

To ensure all aspects of the delivery programmes meet a very high standard, reaching out to some very marginalised and vulnerable people.
Work with beneficiaries to set personal goals, actions and milestones.
Take a lead in developing and supporting the delivery of group and 1:1 session around improving employability at RMC.
To oversee and support other members of the project team to deliver a cohesive service. This includes employment coach's, volunteers and working alongside ESOL tutors.
Provide specific support for job search and accessing training and further education.

This will include employability training :
CV writing, interview skills, IT skills and career guidance and include accessing financial support e.g. for a bus pass, clothing, alongside employer links and volunteering opportunities.

To work monitor performance and produce reports to deadlines in accordance with external funding and RMCs' policies, procedures and practices.

Communication and Marketing

To represent RMC at appropriate meetings with a range of partners and stakeholders. This may include occasional evening and weekend working.
To promote the RMC's activities in the local media, with partners and funders and at appropriate meetings as necessary.
To undertake additional marketing and communication activity in line with the project and the requirements of the Programme Manager.

Additional responsibilities

Undertake training and development deemed necessary for the pursuance of the post
Comply with the Equal Opportunities Policy and Procedure in all employment practices
Ensure that Health and Safety is observed in the course of employment.
Undertake other related responsibilities directly related to Employment Project needs and activities as may reasonably be requested.
Work with due regard for RMCs' core values and objectives.

A DBS check will be carried out for this post.

Flexibility

Person Specification

Experience and Skills

Desirable

Essential
Formal qualifications in maths and English

X
A broad understanding of the economic and social needs of residents living in disadvantaged neighbourhoods

X
Experience of working with vulnerable communities

X
Ability to relate to and motivate people

Ability to maintain a professional attitude and boundaries in working with clients

X
Excellent organisational and administrative skills and excellent communication and listening skills

X
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

X
Ability to analyse problems and devise solutions

X
Ability to work as part of a team involving staff employed by multiple organisations and with minimum supervision

X
Ability to plan, implement and oversee projects

X
A commitment to promoting equal opportunities and diversity in all work practices

X

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 24 months

Salary:
£27,500.00-£29,500.00 per year

Benefits: