Programme Support Officer
Two year FTC
Slough/Hybrid

Do you want to support a significant Transformation Programme to transform the underlying capabilities of the organisation and enable us to increase our impact on education systems around the world, helping to improve outcomes for children and young people? If so, join NFER as a Programme Support Officer and make a positive, lasting impact in a leading independent charity with a worldwide reputation.

At NFER, our mission is to improve outcomes for future generations everywhere and to support positive change across education systems worldwide. We do this by creating and sharing research evidence and insights on education policy and practice, informing policymakers and other key decision-makers and strengthening practice in the classroom.

You will provide comprehensive support to the Transformation Programme including administration of briefings, meetings and other team-related matters, and the necessary supporting infrastructure and services to ensure that the programme is being efficiently and effectively directed, managed and delivered.

You will be good with data and provide a reporting service to the three strands of the Transformation Programme, collating base data and generating reports for multiple audiences through aggregated data, as well as providing a secretariat function for relevant boards.

Your administration skills will be tested as you will be the custodian of the programmes information, holding master copies of all programme information, maintaining, controlling and updating programme documentation, establishing and maintaining an electronic library of programme information, and ultimately ensuring that the programme team are able to gain access to the correct version of documents and share information.

Requirements

- Educated to A-level standard or equivalent; with at least 5 GCSEs at grades A-C, including mathematics and English
- Organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines, and a concern for order and accuracy
- Communication skills, with the ability to give clear advice on complex issues
- Written skills, with the ability to accurately summarise and convey complex information
- Interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal with team members, suppliers and colleagues with courtesy, tact and sensitivity
- IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365

You may have held other similar roles such as Senior Administrator and Business Support Officer.

Why NFER?

We have a collaborative culture, all working towards the same goal - to improve outcomes for future generations everywhere by supporting positive change across education systems.

- Salary £28,000 to £30,000 DOE
- Generous pension scheme
- 42 days’ holiday per year including Bank Holidays + additional discretionary days (pro rata)
- Excellent support for professional development
- Great work/life balance and lots of flexibility
- UK based and UK Skilled Worker sponsorship
- Plus lots of well-being and social activities

We are reviewing applications regularly as part of an ongoing recruitment process so please apply now.

This role will be a home-flexible role, which means that the majority of your work can be done from home if that is your preference. You will be required to come into the office only when there is a business need.

Our offices are located close to Windsor and Slough town centre, a pleasant office environment surrounded by green space that’s just 15 minutes from London Paddington and an easy drive from the M4 and M40.

NFER is a not-for-profit organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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This vacancy has been placed by Webrecruit on behalf of NFER.