Job at a glance
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias. The Skills, Employment & Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council. We work with a range of delivery partners to provide a wide portfolio of top-quality support to Coventry residents of all ages who are looking for work. We work with partners across the city and our Employer Hub actively works with local employers to generate opportunities for local people. We are a friendly and welcoming multicultural and diverse team based in the Job Shop situated in Coventry City Centre. We are here to support all Coventry’s diverse residents, each with differing needs and tailor their support to help them search for employment, training, apprenticeships and work placements. People can explore a wide range of local vacancies that are updated daily and access training opportunities. We also provide ground-breaking specialist support for local residents who face multiple and sometimes complex barriers that make it hard for them to find a job. The Job Shop and our exciting range of specialist employment support programmes are among the very best support available in the UK Our Values In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce.
A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do. Our Values are: Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best. Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one. Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve. Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents. Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.
What is the job role? What is the job role? Working as a Project Administrator within the EcoForce Placement Programme , you will offer administrative and service support while gaining practical workplace experience. Responsibilities include assisting daily operations, collecting data, updating records, supporting communications, and contributing effectively to service delivery for Coventry residents.
Main Duties Providing assistance to the host Council service by performing various practical, administrative, customer-focused, and project support duties relevant to the placement area. Working as part of different Council teams, recognising that placements may be based across a variety of services and locations. Providing general support to colleagues, including preparing information, updating records, organising materials, arranging appointments or meetings, and helping with routine service tasks.
Responding to basic enquiries from colleagues, residents, partners, or service users professionally, directing them to the appropriate individual or service when required. Supporting environmental, community, sustainability, neighbourhood, digital, employment or service improvement activity, depending on the placement setting. Helping gather, record and check information using appropriate Council systems, spreadsheets, forms or local recording processes.
Assisting with simple communications, publicity, events, resident engagement, presentations, notes, reports or updates linked to the work of the host team. Attending team meetings, briefings, training sessions and placement reviews, contributing positively and following up agreed actions where