Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£37,437 - £43,542

About the Role
At Southwark Council, we’re on a mission to deliver inclusive growth and meaningful employment opportunities through innovation, partnership, and purpose. As our new Project Officer in the Local Economy team, you’ll help shape the future of our borough by ensuring our new supported employment programme hits the highest standards, and stays there. This isn’t just another support role; this is about empowering lives, influencing a fairer economy, and being part of an ambitious team delivering industry-leading models like Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF). This role is being offered on a 2-year fixed term basis.

Why this role is unmissable?
You’ll champion high-fidelity, evidence-led employment support across Southwark. You’ll influence change through collaboration with clinical teams and local partners. You’ll set standards across strategic projects that are shaping our borough’s future economy.

What You'll Be Doing
Lead fidelity reviews across the Connect to Work employment programme, using IPS and SEQF, and drive continuous improvement. Provide coaching and development to employment teams to strengthen practice. Support effective working relationships with clinical and delivery partners to ensure a joined-up approach. Support wider local economy projects – including quality assurance, research, governance, commissioning, and performance planning. Deliver defined workstreams and project products on time, to scope and quality. Conduct research and analysis and produce clear, engaging reports and presentations. Represent the team in meetings and working groups, driving forward shared objectives. Contribute to wider economic growth programmes across the Planning & Growth division.

Experience
Experience in service improvement, quality assurance, or programme evaluation.

About you
Analytical mindset – confident working with data, reports, and stakeholders. A solid grasp of one or more of the following: governance, compliance, business planning, commissioning, or performance monitoring. Good working knowledge of public sector issues, local government reform, and the dynamics of partnership work. Proven ability to deliver projects in complex organisations and manage competing priorities. Skilled in preparing professional reports and presentations for varied audiences. Passionate about making a real difference in people's lives through employment. First-class organisational skills with a flair for forward-planning and multitasking under pressure. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills using Microsoft365. Confidence handling sensitive information with the utmost discretion. Able to manage programmes and projects, making sure every milestone is hit and every challenge tackled.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are mentioned, but relevant experience and skills are essential.