Project Management Officer

LPT Grade 7 £33,625 - £35,840 per annum FTE

£29,926 - £31,897 per annum pro rata based on 36 hours per week

Applications will be considered for full-time or part-time working, as the role can be either TTO or all year round. The post holder will be required to work at least 30 hours per week over a minimum of 4 days over 40 weeks per year (term time plus 1 additional non-term time week). You will need to have the flexibility to occasionally adjust your working pattern according to the needs of the trust. Please denote your preference within your application.

ABOUT LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST

Learning Partners is a growing and thriving multi-academy trust, working with 16 schools in Surrey. The trust provides a wider range of services to support schools; the operational support services are led by a team consisting of the Heads of our key departments – HR, Finance, Governance, Estates and IT.

We have a new and exciting opportunity for the right person to join our central team to work with the Head of Projects and Operational Strategy to facilitate the delivery of centrally driven projects as well as strategic and growth programmes of work.

The role is based at the Learning Partners Academy Trust central offices in Guildford but there will be occasional travel across our schools.

Responsibilities

You will:

1. Lead the facilitation and preparation of Conversion & Transfer package options for schools joining the Trust.
2. Track and lead on project stages to oversee adherence to project plans, timelines, and deliverables, providing ongoing updates to the team.
3. Lead project engagement and provide timely updates and feedback.
4. Act as the primary point of contact for project-related queries.
5. Be responsive and proactive in identifying risks and opportunities, working with internal and external stakeholders to agree appropriate actions.
6. Be responsible for project tracking by maintaining project performance data and producing regular internal and external project reports and insights.
7. Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and practices.

This is a part-time, permanent role working 36 hours per week over 40 weeks per year.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

You will have:

1. Ability to work with a variety of managers and key stakeholders in an effective manner.
2. Ability to deliver assigned projects on time.
3. Well organized and ability to prioritize conflicting workload priorities.
4. Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
5. Strong communication skills with the ability to reach all project stakeholders.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

We can offer you:

1. Training and development – opportunities to take part in in-house training events.
2. Family friendly employer – working within a team which understands that operational needs can be balanced with family responsibilities.
3. Employee assistance programme – free and confidential third-party telephone counselling service available 24 hours a day.
4. Pension scheme – Local Government Defined Benefits Pension Scheme where the employer’s contribution is over 18% of base salary.
5. Employee benefits scheme – high street discounts, discounted membership at local gyms, cycle to work scheme, and electric car leasing scheme.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for this exciting role, please use the links provided to access the full job description and person specification and apply online.

Please note, your application will take you to our ATS system (SAMPeople Recruit). You will be required to enter your details again to fully complete your application process.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Sally Busby, Head of Projects and Operational Strategy at sbusby@learningpartners.org.

Closing date: Sunday 2nd February 2025

Important information

1. The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we close a vacancy due to a high volume of applications being received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
2. When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence your relevant skills and experience in relation to the requirements detailed in the job description.
3. Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.

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