Project Support Officer

Are you passionate about contributing to the advancement of rail infrastructure and playing a crucial role in project support? We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Rail Project Support Officer to join our dynamic team. As a vital member you will provide essential support in the planning and coordination of rail projects. If you are ready to immerse yourself in a challenging and rewarding environment that directly impacts the future of transportation, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

As a Project Support Officer, you will liaise closely with teachers to track and monitor progress, as well as provide one-to-one support to learners. You will be required to support the Head of Department to make proactive actions to improve learner punctuality, attendance, retention, achievement and future employment.

In this rewarding role, you will be responsible for the enrolment process and deliver Information, advice and guidance sessions and facilitate effective communication and collaboration between project stakeholders, promote and advertise scheduled courses and commit to administrative tasks relating to Rail Engineering.

We would love it if you had Rail Engineering background, a great work ethic and a passion for supporting others. We are looking for a dynamic and pro-active individual who can motivate our learners and give them the employment edge by supporting them with their career ambitions. As such, you will be required to support teachers and Head of Department/

We’d like you to:

• Possess excellent communication, organisation and administration skills
• Ability to prepare documents using IT packages e.g. word processing, spreadsheets
• Be able to plan effectively and meet deadlines.
• Hold a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in functional skills (literacy and numeracy)
• Level 2 qualification in IT or Business Administration

About Gateshead College

If you’re looking for an opportunity to help shape lives in an organisation where you’ll feel valued, we’d love to hear from you. At Gateshead College we deliver an industry inspired education that combines high quality learning with real world skills, something we call education with employment edge. We want to recruit people who share our passion for helping people, whatever their age, background or starting point to develop the confidence, personal and professional skills they need to be successful in work and life. We’re looking for people who believe hard work wins, who are ambitious for themselves and those around them and who have the courage to give new things a go.

In return for everything you can bring, we can offer a values-driven organisation full of people who think you should enjoy your job. You’ll be listened to and have opportunities to make an impact, your work life balance will be respected and you’ll be encouraged to work collaboratively with colleagues and those in the wider community. Our inclusive culture means you can be yourself and our commitment to being a resilient and sustainable organisation means we always try to do business the right way. We invest in and support skills development. For teachers this includes access to our Teacher Academy where you’ll be assigned a coach to help develop your practice and attend an annual conference to share best practice. For support staff it includes regular career conversations and a summer conference.

Whatever your role, everyone at Gateshead College has the opportunity to help our learners succeed. It is this clear purpose and shared effort that makes us such a great place to work.

Other benefits include:

• 25 days holiday
• Pension Scheme.
• A discount rewards scheme at a host of retailers exclusively for Gateshead College employees.
• A modern workspace with free gym facilities at our Baltic Campus, industry standard facilities in our workshops and classrooms.
• Travel support including subsidised on-site parking, discounted public transport scheme and a cycle to work scheme.
• Dedicated mental health support.
• 24/7 confidential support helpline and counselling support.
• Hair and beauty discounts at our salon, Botanica.
• Company sick pay.

Gateshead College take all reasonably practicable measures to reduce the risks presented to employees undertaking business-driving duties as part of their role to an acceptable level as required under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. If you are required to drive as part of your role, it is essential that you provide us with a copy of your Business insurance certificate, and a copy of your driving license and vehicle check.