Project Co-ordinator  - Guildford

YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP

Project Co-ordinator 
YMCA Guildford
37.5 hours per week
£26,740 per annum

We are recruiting a full time Project Co-ordinator to work in our Guildford projects that provide housing to students and young people with support needs who are 16-25 years old. The purpose of this role is to work with the Head of Operations and Projects Manager to ensure the effective day to day operation and safe running of the projects alongside partnership development and utilisation of the Bridge Street facility.  The Project Co-ordinator will have direct line management of key staff involved with the operational delivery.

The post holder will be a competent administrator with the ability to plan, prioritize and use their initiative to solve problems. Experience of developing and cultivating external relationships will also be critical. You will have excellent IT and numeracy skills in order to oversee student accommodation lettings, manage deposits and rent collection and monitor and report on performance. You will have the ability to communicate with a wide range of young people and provide day to day leadership to staff.   

Experience of working with a similar client group and an understanding of the needs and challenges posed by young people is essential.  The post holder will also need an understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.   

The post holder will have the ability to work flexibly as some shift work, evenings and weekends are included in this role. 

YMCA DownsLink Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 

Closing date for applications: 18th August 2017 at 9am

Interviews date: To be confirmed

Please note that we do not accept CVs.
To apply, please download an Application Pack and an Application Form from YMCA DownsLink Group, www.ymcadlg.org/vacancies/, or email recruitment@ymcadlg.org or contact the Human Resources Department at 47 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2BE, tel. 01273 222595.