Project Assistant

Please note: City of Lincoln Council do not accept CVs.

We have an exciting vacancy for a Project Assistant to support the delivery of the Local Landscapes & Hidden Histories project, which focuses on Lincoln's heritage green spaces, delivering activities, developing an online archive and encouraging people to engage with these special places. The project is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The role is part time (15hrs per week) and fixed term until 31/07/2026.

Provisional interview date: 11/06/2024

Key responsibilities:

- Work under the general direction of the Community Engagement Officer (CEO) to provide a professional, efficient and proactive administrative project support role to the Lincoln Green Museum project.

- To provide comprehensive support to the CEO and Project Team to accomplish the aims of the project.

- To ensure that administrative deadlines are met, to keep accurate and comprehensive records and to facilitate the smooth running of the project.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

- Ability to find creative solutions, including the use of IT systems to record and analyse data.

- Excellent prioritisation, organisational and planning skills.

- Ability to work on own initiative, being responsive, proactive and versatile.

- A good standard of English and Maths – to GCSE A-C level or equivalent.

- Excellent communication skills (face to face and written, with individuals and groups).

Benefits we offer:

- Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.

- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.

- Local government pension scheme (currently 23.4% employer contribution).

- Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail/supermarkets and homeware/tech).

- Health and Wellbeing support.

- Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).

For an informal discussion please contact Lindsay Johnson, Community Engagement Officer, via e-mail on lindsay.johnson@lincoln.gov.uk

In order to complete your application, please visit our website. You will find the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification section of the job description, so please ensure you address this in your supporting statement.

All external candidates are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and a 6-month probationary period.

As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: £23,151.48 per year

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Health & wellbeing programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person