Jobs

Salary: £28,142 – £32,061 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full time (37 hours per week)
Location: County Hall, Preston

Are 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 will:

• Provide 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 for:

• 5 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: 30^th November
Interview Date: Tuesday 9^th December in person at County Hall, Preston

If you’d like to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please join one of our information sessions linked below. These will be held on the 21^st November & 27^th November.

Information Session 21/11/2025
Information Session 27/11/2025

Why 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, plus 8 Bank Holidays and 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, with 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.
• 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.

Job Description & Person Specification
To apply: Apprentice Project Officer | Connect To Work | Preston – LCC Career Site Careers

Salary: £36,363 – £40,777 per annum
Contract: Full Time, 37 hours per week | Fixed Term until 31/10/2026
Location: Preston

Are you passionate about supporting businesses and driving skills development across Lancashire? Join the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub as a Project Coordinator and play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Lancashire Apprenticeship Service, helping SMEs access grants and wraparound support to recruit and retain young apprentices.

As a Project Coordinator, you will:

• Manage and deliver the Young Apprentice Grant project, ensuring targets, budgets, and timescales are met.
• Provide impartial advice and guidance to businesses on apprenticeships and workforce development.
• Build strong relationships with employers, partners, and stakeholders to promote apprenticeships and the Lancashire Skills Pledge.
• Develop and implement communications and engagement plans, including attending events and networking opportunities.
• Monitor and evaluate project performance, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Support and organise events to grow the apprenticeship numbers in Lancashire.

What we’re looking for:

• GCSE Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.
• Experience supporting project delivery and working with IT systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage businesses.
• Knowledge of apprenticeships, including levels, standards, and support organisations.

Closing Date: 12^th December at 12:00
Interview Date: 19^th December in person at County Hall, Preston 

If you’d like to learn more about exciting opportunity, please join our information session linked below. This will be held on the 2nd December.

Information Session

Application review is ongoing, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity. 

Why 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  

Job Description & Person Specification
To apply: Project Coordinator | Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub Apprenticeship Service