Workforce Development Project Officer

Benefits we offer

• Up to 26 days' annual leave, rising to 31 days after five years' service
• Buy up to two extra weeks' leave
• Up to 3 days' volunteering leave
• A 35-hour work week for full-time roles
• We review pay each year and recognise three trade unions
• A defined benefit pension scheme
• Enhanced parental and carers leave
• Employee discounts and perks

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Working Hours: 17.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Part time / Permanent
Working style: Onsite - Employees carry out their job primarily from a physical workplace, such as an office
Closing date: 11.59, 9 November 2026
Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face)

Skilled Worker Sponsorship
You must already have a valid right to work in the UK documentation, as we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Are you an organised and proactive professional who enjoys coordinating projects, building relationships, and making a real difference?

We are looking for a Project Officer (0.5 FTE) to join our Workforce Development Team within Children's Services. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects and initiatives that support the development of our workforce and ultimately improve outcomes for children, young people, and families.

Working alongside managers, colleagues, and a wide range of stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring the Quality Assurance Framework and training and development activities are delivered effectively, on time, and to a high professional standard.

• As a Project Officer, you will provide vital coordination and administrative support across a range of workforce development projects and initiatives.
• You will help ensure projects run smoothly by monitoring progress, managing information, communicating with stakeholders, and supporting change initiatives across the service.
• This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, and confident working with people at all levels.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your organisation, communication, and project support skills can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of workforce development in Children's Services.

For queries about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Catherine Sainsbury at Catherine.Sainsbury@manchester.gov.uk to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role. This route is for vacancy related enquiries only and should not be used to submit applications.

Pre-employment checks
If you are successful, your appointment will be subject to completing the relevant pre-employment checks. These checks will be carried out as part of our recruitment process and includes:

• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance- The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice. We have a policy on the secure handling, storage and use of DBS information, as well as a policy on the recruitment and employment of ex-offenders. Both policies are available on request.
• If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to GOV UK for details for how to obtain your Police check or Certificates of Good Character.