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SalaryA chance to get involved with Canterbury City Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund project as its Project Administrator.
We have a fantastic job opportunity for an experienced administrator to join us in delivering the UKSPF project to Canterbury. This role is initially fixed-term for one year, on a part-time basis (20 hours per week).
What is the UKSPF?
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities says this of the UKSPF:
“The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF or the Fund) is a central pillar of the UK government’s ambitious Levelling Up agenda and a significant component of its support for places across the UK.”
“Places will be empowered to identify and build on their own strengths and needs at a local level, focused on pride in place and increasing life chances.”
What’s in it for you?
- A salary of £24,401.00 (FTE)
- Annual pay reviews each April with the cost of living in mind.
- Flexible, hybrid working - we understand the importance of a good work-life balance.
- Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 23 days (FTE) PLUS 3 additional days over the Christmas period whilst the Council offices are closed. There is also the option to buy additional annual leave.
- We do not work on Bank Holidays.
- A fantastic local government pension scheme.
- We’ll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development.
- Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to tackle the cost of living and help you enjoy your free time.
- Free use of Canterbury’s Park and Ride for an easier commute.
About this Project Administrator job opportunity:
- You’ll be supporting the administrative processes for the Pride in Place UKSPF Projects, including oversight of financial processes and maintenance of accurate administration records.
- You will provide support when needed to grant and project enquiries and complaints.
- You will be ensuring consistency of record keeping across the service, including ensuring all projects are following standard administration and finance process.
- You will put out digital communications using MailChimp and social media platforms to publicise Pride in Place projects to applicants and the wider public.
- You’ll be managing finance functions such as raising purchase orders, preparing invoices for payment, and supporting project procurement in line with local authority and UKSPF guidelines.
Working pattern:
- Flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
- 20 hours per week, on weekdays (excluding bank holidays)
- Initially a 1 year fixed-term contract.
About you, the ideal Project Administrator for the job:
Your knowledge:
- knowledge of the cultural, leisure or voluntary sectors particularly in relation administration processes for operating projects.
- knowledge of commercial administration and financial management.
Your skills:
- Communicates clearly and effectively with a wide range of customers in writing and verbally on a range of topics
- Organise and prioritise a flexible workload
- Excellent administration skills
Your experience:
- Working in administration in a commercial environment or local authority administration
- Demonstrable experience for providing effective customer service
Your qualifications:
- GCSEs including English and Maths or equivalent.
So, if this Project Administrator opportunity looks right for you, please apply today! Simply click the “Apply Online” button and create your account to access the application form.
For an informal chat, or to find out more about the role or what it’s like to work for Canterbury City Council’s Culture, Leisure and External Development team, please contact Alison Small by email to alison.small@canterbury.gov.uk. Alison is our Senior Voluntary Sector Development Manager and very much welcomes your email.
Interviews are currently scheduled for 19 February 2024.
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