Work with us: Apprentice Project Officer

Are you organised, enthusiastic, and ready to kickstart your career in project administration?
Looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference in the lives of young people?

Join the Local London Careers Hub as an Apprentice Project Officer and gain valuable experience while supporting projects that connect schools, employers, and young Londoners with work experience, apprenticeships, and future career pathways.

About the role

• Job reference: RQ002256
• Application closing date: 02/09/2025
• Location: Hybrid (with travel across East London and Central London)
• Salary: £25,998 per annum
• Full-time, 36hrs, Fixed-Term 12-month contract

What You’ll Be Doing

You'll be at the heart of our exciting projects – helping the team plan, deliver, and evaluate careers programmes that create real opportunities for young people.

Key responsibilities include

• Supporting the admin and logistics behind work experience and employer engagement programmes
• Communicating with schools, colleges, and businesses
• Helping organise events, meetings, and workshops
• Maintaining accurate records and tracking project milestones
• Using tools like Microsoft Office and social media to keep everything running smoothly
• Collecting data and supporting the team to report on impact and outcomes.

You’ll gain a deep understanding of how careers projects are run from start to finish – all while working toward a recognised qualification and building skills for your future career.

What we’re looking for

 Essential:

• A genuine interest in education, careers, or youth development
• Great communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail and a positive, proactive attitude
• Ability to stay organised, meet deadlines, and manage tasks
• Confidence using tools like Word, Excel, and email

Desirable (but not required):

• Experience planning events or managing logistics (e.g. in school or volunteering)
• Familiarity with apprenticeships, work experience, or youth programmes
• Some knowledge of project management tools like Trello or Asana

Why join us?

• Be part of a team helping young people thrive in education and employment
• Gain real-world experience in project coordination and stakeholder engagement
• Work flexibly across office, home, and field-based settings
• Access great learning opportunities and 1:1 support throughout your apprenticeship

Travel across East London and into Central London is part of the job.

Note: you will be employed by London Borough of Redbridge (on Local London Career Hub’s behalf)

To apply for this post, you must submit an online application form along with uploading a copy of your CV and cover letter.