Project Coordinator PO2

Project Co-ordinator Vulnerable Person’s Resettlement Scheme, 18 hours a week.

(6-month fixed term – with potential extension for 12 months)

Vacancy Description:

Waltham Forest is an ambitious Borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council. As London’s first Borough of Culture we are creating more opportunities to empower our residents and boost their life chances.

About the role:

This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop a blend of skills. The role will involve providing project management and co-ordination to support the councils Vulnerable Person’s Resettlement Scheme (VPRS) which currently aims to resettle refuges affected by the Syrian conflict. This role will involve supporting with a wide range of project related activities, liaising extensively with commissioned providers and internal services, including statutory partners and central government, ensuring the programme aims and objectives are delivered

About you:

You will play a crucial role in providing effective co-ordination and administrative support, helping us in delivering the gold standard service that has earned us such a good reputation council wide. You should have strong written and verbal communications skills as well as the ability to organise and co-ordinate meetings and managing project plans, risks and issues logs.

If you are an existing member of staff and interested in this role then we can discuss options around secondments so, do get in touch.

Contact: tess.glenday@walthamforest.gov.uk