About this role
Senior Project Officer - Young Londoners Programme
Mayor's Office | SE1 | Hybrid Working
Pay Rate: £28.42 PAYE / £37.00 Umbrella
Hours: 7.4 hours per day, 5 days per week
Start: ASAP
Contract End: 19 March 2027 (potential extension)
Location: SE1, London (approx. 2 days per week in office)
Requirement: Basic DBS Clearance
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Officer to support the delivery of the Mayor's flagship £32m Youth Club Investment Programme and other initiatives aimed at improving opportunities for young Londoners.
Key Duties
- Support delivery of the Youth Club Investment Programme across London.
- Administer grants and issue funding agreements.
- Coordinate meetings with funded organisations.
- Monitor programme performance, budgets, risks, and reporting requirements.
- Support procurement and management of evaluation partners.
- Work with communications teams on programme promotion and branding.
- Assist with the development of future youth employment and cultural access programmes.
- Manage stakeholder engagement with boroughs, charities, and community organisations.
About You
You will have
- Strong project and programme management experience.
- Experience of grant management and monitoring.
- Knowledge of the youth sector and issues affecting young people.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and organisational abilities.
- Experience working within local government, charities, or community-focused organisations.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile programme that will make a lasting impact on young people across London.
Apply now for an immediate start.