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Location: Penge (with occasional travel to Borehamwood)Salary: £32,688 - £37,898 per annum pro rataHours: 36 per week????????? ????????????? ????????????? ????????????? Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until March 2026 (extension subject to funding)Report to: External Programme Manager
Clarion Futures is one of 10 housing associations awarded a grant by Learning and Work Institute and Youth Future Foundation to deliver a Jobs Plus pilot programme supporting people into work and training. This programme is based in two hubs in Penge and Borehamwood, providing a range of support services under one roof, including housing, employment, health, skills, digital and financial inclusion. The pilot is funded until March 2026 and aims to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the Jobs Plus model in a UK context.
We're looking for a motivated, self-driven and organised Project Assistant to join our team and play a key role in supporting the delivery of this externally funded programme. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, providing high-quality support to ensure the smooth running of Jobs Plus initiatives that make a real difference to people's lives.
In this role, you'll contribute to the delivery and promotion of Jobs Plus, which will include assisting with direct marketing campaigns, scheduling and supporting internal and external stakeholder meetings, attending events, creating and managing content across social media platforms, monitoring and maintaining candidate data and collating reports. You'll be the first point of contact for many individuals, handling telephone, email and web enquiries with professionalism and courtesy at all times.
The successful candidate will have at least a Level 2 qualification in functional skills (English and Mathematics) and be confident in using IT systems, including Word, Excel, Outlook and the internet. You'll be an excellent communicator, highly organised, reliable, able to work in line with agreed contract and quality standards and maintain accurate records in accordance with appropriate confidentiality, health and safety and GDPR legislation and guidance. The ability to multitask, meet deadlines and use your initiative will be essential, along with a positive, team-focused attitude.
This is a rewarding role for someone passionate about empowering communities, who has relevant skills and experience and is ready to be part of our exciting programme that positively impacts the lives of diverse people.
If this sounds like an opportunity you're interested in, please review the full role profile before applying.
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Closing Date: Monday 8th September 2025 at midnight.
Interviews will take place on Monday 15th September 2025.
At Clarion Housing Group, we support the responsible use of AI.
Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required.
You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.
This vacancy may close without notice.??
Diversity and Inclusion
We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.
We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.
