Transport Projects Officer Apprentice

Job Details:

Salary range: £24,684 per annum

Work location: Work From Home / Cobbs Hall, 226 Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith SW6 6LL

Hours per week: 36

Contract type: 3 x Temporary for 24 months

Closing date: 29 March 2024

Interview date: week commencing 11 April 2024

Contact details for an informal discussion: Ruby Jones, Bid and Project Officer via email at RUBY.JONES@LBHF.GOV.UK

About the role

Hammersmith & Fulham Council are committed to investing in their residents and we are currently creating a wide range of high-quality Apprenticeships that combine working in a great job, comprehensive training and development opportunities and a competitive salary.

Our Associate Project Manager apprenticeship consists of a 24-month long opportunity to build on your organisational and communication skills and apply your ‘can-do’ attitude whilst working towards a level 4 qualification.

The Job - Working in the Transport team in the Council you will:

• Assist with monitoring the progress of the transport and highways programme by liaison with Project Managers across the Council, recording project progress and providing Management Information to the Assistant Director of Transport.
• Assist with production of and reporting on project data to Transport for London and other funding providers.
• Assist Transport Officers in the analysis of the results of all necessary investigations, surveys, feasibility studies and research relevant to any aspect of the postholder’s or departments work.
• Learn how to draft responses to enquiries from members of the public, Councillors, stake holders, and other departments of the Council and to take appropriate action.
• Learn how to draft reports for review under the guidance of Senior or Principal Officers and to support officers in attendance at Committees, Sub-Committees of the Council as required.

Training and Development – Within your role you will:

• Complete level 4 qualification funded by the Council. This will involve attendance at a college and/or completing tasks in the workplace (depending on specific course requirement).
• Join a personal and professional development programme that will involve a series of varied development activities and events throughout your time with the Council.

Please refer to the Role Profile for more information.

Role Specific Qualifications:

Attitude Matters
Hammersmith and Fulham Council recruit as much for attitude as we do experience therefore, we will expect our applicant’s to be enthusiastic, keen to learn and adaptable to change which are some of the keys skills we will look for at the interview process.

Moving on
After you have successfully completed your Apprenticeship, you will have gained valuable workplace experience and attained a professional qualification which will improve your chances of finding work either within the Council or with another employer or help you move on to a higher-level apprenticeship elsewhere.

You will have networked across the Council and be aware of the internal job market during your time with us and we will provide support on your approach to the wider job market as part of your development programme.

To apply for this Apprenticeship, please see eligibility requirements below:

• This vacancy will be open to only Hammersmith & Fulham residents & care leavers initially.
• Have lived in the UK for the past 3 years (as part of the funding requirement).
• Not currently be qualified in a level 4 Associate Project Manager qualification or above.
• Currently not undertaking any other formal form of study (e.g. college or university course).

Please ensure that you fully answer the mandatory questions at the end of the application form as this is what the recruiting managers will be using to shortlist your application. You should use your previous experiences at school, college, work or in your personal life to give detailed and relevant examples when asked. Uploading a CV and/or a personal statement is optional, but these will not be considered when assessing your job application.

Hammersmith & Fulham residents who would like help with job applications or interview support can contact the Workzone team on 0208 753 6773 or hf.works@lbhf.gov.uk who would be happy to help.

For more information about apprenticeships at Hammersmith & Fulham Council please email Apprenticeships@lbhf.gov.uk.

Our People Values:

How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do.

We are fair

We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all.

We are caring

We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.

We are collaborators

We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone.

We are driven

We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do.

Our commitment to you:

At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click HERE to find out more.

We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.

It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click HERE.

Asking for Adjustments

We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please contact us at resourcing-peopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU