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Programme Officer

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
26/11/2024
Advert End Date:
11/12/2024 23:59
Salary:
£31,586 - £34,314 p.a. (N6)
Allowances:
n/a
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Regeneration/ Economic Development
Vacancy ID:
273325
Employment Location:
The Lumen Helix, St James' Blvd, Newcastle Upon Tyne Ne4 5BZ plus remote working arrangements
Post Number:
NECA/24/52
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
11 Dec
Further Information
The North East Combined Authority was formed on 7 May 2024. We are led by an Elected Mayor and Cabinet and cover the seven local authority areas of County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland. 
 
Our purpose is to champion the full potential of our region. Collaborating with our partners and local authorities, we’ll create a better way of life by connecting communities, giving people the skills to succeed, and improving wellbeing for all, so that the North East is recognised as an outstanding place to live, work, visit and invest.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Officer to join the Skills, Economic Inclusion and Public Service Reform directorate. The successful candidate will primarily support the new DWP Connect to Work supported employment programme.

The successful candidate will have a track record of successfully supporting the management of a portfolio of projects and programmes. You should have a good understanding of the regional labour market and demonstrable experience of project and programme support, working to processes that ensure effective risk, issue, financial and performance management, benefits realisation and governance.

In return for your valuable contribution, you will have access to an excellent benefits package:
 
  • Generous leave entitlement, starting at 26 days, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
  • Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home.
  • A generous employer contribution pension scheme.
  • A range of salary sacrifice schemes.
  • Commitment to staff development and continuous learning.
  • Progression and career enhancement opportunities.
If you have the skills and qualities to succeed in this role and are committed to delivering the combined authority’s vision and values, we look forward to hearing from you. 
 
If you would like an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact Ruth Gaul, Principal Programme Manager: ruth.gaul@northeast-ca.gov.uk or Nicola Dunn, Senior Programme Manager: nicola.dunn@northeast-ca.gov.uk.
 
Closing date for applications: 11th December 2024
 
For further information about the North East Combined Authority please see the authority’s website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk
 
This recruitment is being administered by Durham County Council on behalf of the North East Combined Authority.

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