The Lancashire Engaging Apprenticeship Programme (LEAP) is an ESF funded consortium consisting of regional FE/HE partners, led by UCLan.

The UCLan delivery partner team for the LEAP project will contribute to the overall performance of the project. The aim of the project is to enhance equal access to lifelong learning by providing additional support for apprentices within Lancashire’s small and medium sized enterprises.

The Project Support Officer provides administration support to the LEAP Delivery Manager. They will manage the registration of individuals employed within Lancashire SMEs that are interested in undertaking an apprenticeship, are a current apprentice or are employed to support apprentices within the workplace. The post-holder will undertake relevant ESF and University processes and documentation throughout the project life cycle, requiring attention to detail and accuracy. Communicating clearly and via a range of methods with the team, to programme participants and employers, the Project Support Officer will promote project activity, support programme preparation through the design, creation and distribution of project and workshop materials, provide practical support during workshop delivery and collate feedback and evaluation data to ensure quality programmes are provided. This includes purchasing items within budget and stock checking.

This activity contributes to meeting the participant and quality targets set for the project.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Support recruitment to the project in line with agreed targets.
• Undertake the completion of relevant administration to meet the requirements of ESF e.g. produce and maintain employer/delegate records and programme cohort records.
• Contribute to project communications strategies, including social media.
• Support the facilitation team by assisting in the coordination of programme delivery, and the design, creation, and delivery of programme materials for each cohort, and those required materials are produced/ordered within budget.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Experience of managing diaries, schedules and events and experience of supporting the achievement of project targets.
• HE diplomas or degree in relevant subject, equivalent qualifications or related work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent administration skills, including use of Microsoft Office, Teams or equivalent.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to plan own workload and deliver to plan to achieve set targets.
• A professional approach to administrative duties

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston, based at Westleigh Conference Centre.

Please apply online via www.uclan.ac.uk/jobs; if you cannot apply online please contact Human Resources on 01772 892324 and quoting the reference number. CVs will not be considered unless accompanied by a completed application form.

School/Service: Executive Education and Leadership Hub

Hours: Full time (36.25 hours per week - 1.0 FTE)

Contract Type: Fixed term contract until December 2023

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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