Apprentice Digital Project Support Officer - Coventry, United Kingdom - Department for Education

Department for Education
Department for Education
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Coventry, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Reference number:


Salary:

- £25,900
Job grade:


  • Executive Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • STA
  • Standards and Testing Agency
    Type of role:
  • Project Delivery
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Compressed Hours
    Number of jobs available:
  • 2Contents
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About the job


Benefits:

Things you need to know

Location

  • Coventry, West Midlands (England), CV1 2

WT :
Manchester, North West England, M1 2WDAbout the job


Job summary:


At DfE, we are proud of the commitment we make to diversity and inclusion and of the progress we have made.

We have active & vibrant staff networks, special leave policies and workplace adjustments put in place for those who need them.

We are continuing to build a diverse DfE, in an inclusive environment which nurtures and realises potential in all, at all levels.

Equality and Diversity - Department for Education


We have an inclusive environment at STA, we are committed to creating a great place to work for all our colleagues.

We strive for an inclusive and respectful environment where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves.

An environment that reflects the diversity of the society we serve.


We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us and we offer a range of flexible working patterns and support to make a fulfilling career at DfE accessible to you.

We provide people with the opportunity to work at pace and deliver in stretching roles. You will learn a lot in your day-to-day role, but we also provide excellent wider learning and development opportunities.


As an apprentice Project support officer, you will be responsible for a diverse range of activities to support the delivery of project objectives.

You will enable the smooth running of the project by supporting the project manager(s) through the operation of project management processes, and the co-ordination of and activities on their behalf.

You will be expected to assist with effective communication between project management and the business, to maintain central project records and assist with project reporting.

As this role includes completion of the
Business Administration Apprenticeship (Level 3) please check the eligibility requirements below using the apprenticeship standard: Business administrator / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

  • You must have lived in the UK for 3 years prior to apprenticeship start date and not be undertaking another apprenticeship at the same time.
  • You must not already have a substantial amount of the skills and knowledge that is covered in the contents of the apprenticeship standard.
  • You must not have already worked in a similar role, or your previous learning, and/or work experience covers the contents (Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours) of the apprenticeship standard.
  • You already have all the skills and knowledge that is covered in the contents of the apprenticeship standard.
  • You have already worked in a similar role, or your previous learning, and/or work experience covers the contents (Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours) of the apprenticeship standard.
  • You have a degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration.
  • Part of this apprenticeship is to complete a level 2 English and maths functional skills qualification. If you have already achieved GCSEs in English and maths at Level 4 (grade C) or equivalent or a higher grade, you will not need to complete the functional skills qualification.
At the enrolment stage, the individual's eligibility will be checked by the training provider.


Job description:


Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

  • Planning
  • Ensure systems are in place to enable effective planning.
  • Governance support effective governance and decision making and draft terms of reference for governing forums.


  • Admin

  • Ensure organisational tasks are carried out efficiently.


  • Monitoring and reporting

  • Support the management of project controls, reporting on the project status. Collate project performance reports. Assist with the production of a project benefits realisation plan.
  • Assist with the tracking of benefits.


  • Stakeholders

  • Engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and support user research activities.


  • Financial control

  • Contribute to the control of budgets.
  • Contributing to the production of project business case.


  • Risks and Issues

  • Updating a risk register and issues log. Working with risk owners to detail mitigating actions, obtain risk level updates.
  • Configuration management name, control and track project documents Guidance and Support
  • Seek appropriate support, guidance and coaching from the project community.
  • Show commitment to personal development. Promote effective individual and team performance.

Person specification:


Essential criteria:


  • Possess the skills to resolve problems and ensure that the project
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