Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
25/07/2025
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 06/08/2025 12:00
Salary:
Grade 6 £31,586 to £34,314 p.a. Pay Award Pending
Employment Location:
The Lumen, St James' Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne plus remote working arrangements
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 are looking for a dynamic Programme Officer to join our team and drive the success of our skills programmes.
As a Programme Officer, you’ll play a supporting role with our skills team to ensure the Adult Skills programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with the New Deal for North East Workers and, our Corporate and Local Growth Plan objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a team that makes a meaningful impact delivering activities that make a real difference. The Programme Officer will be required to support with the coordination of essential administration and systems, working with our Project Managers and, Relationship and Contract Managers across different projects, contracts, stakeholder events, and funding initiatives.
This post is temporary for a period of 12 months.
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 Dawn Simpson on dawn.simpson@northeast-ca.gov.uk.
Closing date for applications 6 August 2025 12 noon.
Interviews will be held week commencing 18 August 2025
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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This job is closed for applications.