Assistant Project Lead

Assistant Project Lead

Job reference: REQ002196

Salary: £28,200 – £30,000 dependent on experience

Contractual hours: 37.5

Basis: Full Time

Region: Peterborough

Closing date: 14 November at midnight

United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.

Central Office staff work closely with schools, offering a wealth of expertise to underpin schools' own knowledge. Our specialist departments, including HR, finance, technology, strategy and performance, estates, and marketing, work alongside dedicated school improvement teams. By joining us, you will provide ongoing support to schools, ultimately improving the outcomes of our pupils.

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

The Role

United Learning is a group of schools that aims to provide an excellent education and improve the life chances of all the students that we serve. We have embarked on an ambitious transformation roadmap which aims to ensure that teachers have the right tools to teach, that pupils are enabled to develop their learning independently and that the organisation is designed for efficient delivery and structured for growth.

In this role, you will work in a supportive and high-performance team responsible for a significant programme of change across all our schools.  You will report to the Head of Transformation Projects and work closely with the Chief Transformation Officer and the wider Transformation Department.

As a team, we prioritise transferable skills and attitude over specific project management experience and are open to applications from career starters as well as those looking to change careers. Our aim is to utilise technology to innovate and ensure our processes and operating approaches are efficient and scalable as we continue to grow our network which means most projects will have a digital element, so the right candidate will be comfortable with technology and eager to learn and ask the right questions.

About you

To succeed in this role, you must be:

·       Passionate and committed to improving the lives of young people.

·       Organised and have the ability to manage competing priorities whilst working at pace.

·       Confident in working with a diverse range of stakeholders, including specialists in their field.

·       A team player with strong communication and collaboration skills.

·       Adaptable and skilled in problem solving.

·       Intellectually curious and committed to continuous improvement.

·       Competent in the use of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word and Excel.

United Learning values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating and sustaining a more diverse workforce. We welcome applications from professionals of minority ethnic origin who share our commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Rewards and Benefits:

·       26 days holiday.

·       Competitive salary.

·       Contributory pension scheme, meaning we will save together for your retirement.

·       Occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family.

·       Competitive maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits.

·       Health cash plan including GP Line.

·       Over 250 employee exclusive benefits through our partners Perkbox, including access to discounted cinema tickets, holidays and gym memberships, car leasing and Cycle2work schemes.

·       Continuous Professional Development options tailored to your needs.

·       A supportive and collaborative team located across the country.

We are open to requests for flexible or part-time work and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

For more information

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email Anna Cannizzaro (Head of Transformation Projects) 

United Learning comprises: UCST (Registered in England No: 2780748. Charity No. 1016538) and ULT (Registered in England No. 4439859. An Exempt Charity). Companies limited by guarantee. VAT number 834 8515 12. Registered address: United Learning, Worldwide House, Thorpe Wood, Peterborough, PE3 6SB.