Programmes Officer – ROLE DESCRIPTION

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Senior Programmes Manager, we are looking for someone to provide grant management and administrative support to the Programmes team, with responsibility for developing engaging content about programme delivery for external consumption.

POSITION IN ORGANISATION

Reports to:Senior Programmes Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Agree with the Programme Manager the projects, activities and events required to ensure the programme targets are delivered on time and in budget.
  • Co-ordinate the development and delivery of all projects, activities and events required to deliver the overall programme targets.
  • Develop and maintain quality relationships with delivery partners, including members and funders.
  • Working closely with the Communications team to publicise programmes.
  • Writing, editing and coordinating content of internal and external publications, producing both web and print based communications, especially in the area of programme deliveryand impact.
  • Refining and developing existing content so that it is engaging, accessible and has high visibility in search engines.
  • Use database to manage contracts, review expenditure, track monitoring and draw data.
  • Analyse quantitative and qualitative programme data and create high quality reports for funders and internal teams.
  • Ability to provide appropriate advice, guidance and support for grant applicants, members or funders or refer to the Programmes Manager when necessary.
  • Capture good practice and learning from grant recipients, members and funders.
  • Support the ongoing development work of our network.
  • Identify opportunities to refine and improve our programmes and to help embed digital skills and approaches into the organisation.

BEHAVIOURS

  • Creative
  • Thorough & organised
  • Flexible
  • Intuitive

This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

PROGRAMMES OFFICER PERSON SPECIFICATION

This person specification sets out the essential, minimum qualities we are seeking for this post. Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the criteria. You may include voluntary, unpaid and paid work.

CRITERIA / Essential / Desirable
EXPERIENCE / Demonstrable experience of
  • Project development and support - working to deadlines across multiple programmes and priorities
  • Project and/or programme administration
  • Developing stories and messages from project delivery for use in a range of marketing materials, including social media
  • Identifying and managing relationships with a range of partners
  • Analysing information and producing reports
/ Y
Y
Y / Y
Y
SKILLS AND ABILITIES /
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data
  • Ability to use the Microsoft Office Package, with strong excel skills
  • Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities
  • Ability to problem solve and act on initiative
  • Committed to learning and developing skills and experience
/ Y
Y
Y
Y
Y / Y
OTHER
REQUIREMENTS /
  • Experience with Salesforce or other similar CRM system
  • Analytical - managing, analysing and drawing meaning from large data sets
  • Experience with geomapping and data visualisation
  • Willingness to learn and take on a variety of tasks
  • Work flexible hours if necessary
/ Y / Y
Y
Y
Y

Salary £22,000 - £26,000 (depending on experience, but we would expect to appoint at the bottom of the scale)

Contract Permanent

To apply Please read the role profile and send your CV and covering letter

Your covering letter (no more than 2 pages) should address the points found in the skills, knowledge and experience section, and what you would bring to the role.

Closing date12pm, Wednesday 29th November 2017

Interviews will be held on the 4th and 5th of December.