Project Officer – Children’s & Education Transformation

2 x Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunities until 31 March 2027

At Hackney Council we have an ambitious vision to make the borough fairer and safer, greener and healthier and a great place for every child to grow up.  To help deliver that vision, we are recruiting 2 Project Officers who will support our work on managing and delivering projects across the Children’s & Education Portfolio. These roles will support the delivery of large scale / complex projects and lead smaller projects that focus on early intervention and prevention in children’s social care, health and education and special educational needs. 

The roles will be based within the Children’s Integrated Commissioning Service. The Children’s Integrated Commissioning Service is the architect of a system that supports our children to thrive. We don’t just manage contracts; we design the entire network of services for children and families. We bring together health, education, social care and VCS partners to work as one, ensuring every child gets the right help, at the right time, in the right way. 

We are a friendly and supportive team who care about our work and each other.

 Hackney is one of London’s most diverse and exciting communities and these new roles provide a great opportunity to make a real impact for Hackney’s children and young people. We know that to deliver real, long-term change and transformation for children and young people, we need teams of talented, innovative and forward-thinking professionals. Join us to make a lasting difference.

Who are we looking for?

You will have experience of supporting the implementation of projects and programmes and using project management tools and techniques- ideally in a public sector context.

You will have an understanding of programme and project management methodologies and the practical application of these in the public sector.

You will be organised and self motivated with a good attention to detail and the ability to work to fast paced deadlines.

You will be committed to improving outcomes for Hackney’s children and young people.

If you’re ready to move beyond the ordinary and do work that truly matters, we want to hear from you.

Why Hackney? 

-Our Systemic, Trauma-Informed and Anti-Racist (STAR) practice model informs everything we do.

-Following on from our Anti Racist Summit in October 2023 we remain committed to dismantling systemic racism, discrimination, injustice and making anti-racism a foundation of our practice. 

-We provide wide-ranging and excellent training and development opportunities; we will help you to develop excellent practice, leading to career advancement at your own pace. 

-We are an innovative borough where we collaborate to support change for the children and families we work for and for each other.

Ready to build the future with us?

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. 

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.

To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.

As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. 

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Prior to applying for a vacancy for a secondment opportunity, please liaise with your line manager and inform them of your interest in applying for the role.

Closing date for applications: 09 December 2025 (22:59)

Interview date: W/C 05 or 12 January 2025

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk

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