Project Officer – Holiday Activities & Food Programme

A unique opportunity has arisen for a Project Officer to assist in the delivery of the Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) programme and other key projects for a fixed term. The post holder will be responsible for providing project assistance to the Project Manager responsible for HAF, developing and supporting a programme of positive and enriching experiences for eligible children during the school holidays. Through collaborative working across the local area, with colleagues from education; health; social care and the voluntary and community sector, the post holder will have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to help deliver the aims of the programme. Who We Are Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us. What We Offer You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive: • Hybrid working • Modern office environment • Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations • 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service), plus bank holidays • Local Government Pension Scheme • Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts • Tusker Car Benefit Scheme • Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training • Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Calendar and Support • Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network • Support for colleagues who are carers Applicants must have successful experience of working productively with a range of partners including schools and community organisations. The successful applicant will also be required, on occasion, to assist in the delivery of other key projects within the Inclusion Team.