Breakthrough Project Co-ordinator – Building Better Opportunities

SALARY: £24,538.00

HOURS: 37 hours per week

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed term until 31st December 2021

OPERATIONAL AREA: West Midlands

LOCATION: Coventry

ROLE DESCRIPTION

At Groundwork West Midlands we pride ourselves in being a family friendly organisation and offer a competitive salary, flexible working hours, a health cash plan scheme, a generous workplace pension, parking and free refreshments. We are committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced project coordinator to join our team to deliver the BREAKTHROUGH project across Coventry and Warwickshire.We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced project coordinator to join our team to deliver the BREAKTHROUGH project across Coventry and Warwickshire. BREAKTHROUGH is an ESF and National Lottery funded project, helping people across Coventry and Warwickshire tackle the financial barriers they face to gaining and sustaining employment, access education and training, and take a full and active role in their local community.

You will lead on, and further develop a training and engagement programme ensuring the project remains on track and meets the necessary requirements to include monitoring, reporting, timescales and evaluation. As part of this role you will:

  • Lead on community engagement;
  • Develop and lead on delivery of group and 1:1 outreach/drop in sessions;
  • Work at a variety of locations including family hubs, housing offices and other suitable venues;
  • Work within strict budgets and financial deadlines;
  • Access financial wellbeing status of beneficiaries and provide support to tackle debt; and
  • Develop appropriate partnerships around our financial confidence work.

You must have an understanding of money management and debt related issues along with proven experience of managing staff and volunteers.

To apply, please complete a Groundwork West Midlands application form. An application form can be obtained by emailing wmrecruitment@groundwork.org.uk or visiting https://www.groundwork.org.uk/about-groundwork/careers-across-groundwork/

Closing date: 25th September 2020

CV’s will not be accepted unless accompanied by our Application Form.

An Enhanced DBS check will be carried out for this post.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

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This post is funded through the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund Charity No. 1128858