Apprentice Project Officer | Connect To Work | Preston

DescriptionSalary £28,142 - £32,061 per annum | Permanent, Full time 37 hours per week | County Hall, PrestonAre you looking to build a career in project management while making a real difference in people’s lives? Join the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub as an Apprentice Project Officer and support the delivery of the Connect to Work programme—helping individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment find meaningful work.This is a developmental role where you will work towards the Associate Project Manager Level 4 Apprenticeship, gaining hands-on experience and a nationally recognised qualification.As An Apprentice Project Officer, You WillProvide administrative and project support to the Connect to Work programme team.Assist in planning, coordinating, and delivering programme activities and events.Manage team calendars, inboxes, and meeting logistics.Support data input, reporting, and analysis using tools like Excel, Power BI, and CRM systems.Help with marketing and communications, including social media and website updates.What We're Looking For5 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) including English and Maths.Strong organisational and communication skills.Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop.This is an apprenticeship role and is not suitable for candidates who already hold a project management qualification at Level 4 or above. The successful candidate must be eligible for apprenticeship funding and willing to undertake the Associate Project Manager Level 4 Apprenticeship as part of the role.Join us and take the first step in your project management career while supporting a programme that changes lives. Apply now to grow your skills and make a difference in Lancashire.Closing Date: 30th November Interview Date: Tuesday 9th DecemberIf you'd like to learn more about exciting opportunity, please join one of our information sessions linked below. These will be held on the 21st November & 27th November.Information Session 21/11/2025Information Session 27/11/2025Why join us?By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you, with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, which includes:A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions. A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year. Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars. Access to fantastic development and career opportunities. You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. In certain circumstances consideration may be given to applicants who, as a consequence of a disability, are unable to drive