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Talk English Project Coodinator
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Salary: Grade 7 £36,363 - £39,862 - pro rata.
This is a fixed term position for 18 months, working 30 hours per week.
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The Work Health and Skills team part of Economic Affairs are looking to recruit a Project Coordinator for the Talk English team, working with tutors and volunteers and managing the Talk English classes as well as across multiple Microsoft applications and digital platforms.
There will also be opportunities to get involved in the wider work of the team including the variety of different projects and events that we are responsible for delivering.
The role will be supporting the project that works with people from a variety of different communities and backgrounds, so it’s important that the person has a good understanding of some of the economic inequalities that people experience and the impact that this can have, especially on those that face multiple barriers including lack of English language.
The Talk English team works with a large number of people whose first language isn’t English, so we need someone that is able to communicate effectively with this cohort and have an understanding of the different ethnic and cultural backgrounds that live across the borough.
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Although the role is initially for 18 months the post holder will be supported to access any relevant training to support them with their own continuous professional development and be supported with to access other opportunities both internally and externally.
Rochdale Council is a Cooperative Council, which involves changes in how it delivers its services, involving residents more in the decision-making process and working, thinking and acting more co-operatively as a council and borough for, ultimately, the benefit of the people and the place.
This will be more important than ever going forward with more partnership opportunities being developed to help improve the lives of our residents.
Please note: This role may require occasional attendance at meetings and events outside normal work hours. Travel to various locations may also be required on occasion.
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You must meet all essential criteria to be shortlisted (Standard Application form).
If you are interested in what we are offering and have the skills we are looking for we want to hear from you. If you would like to discuss the post further, please contact Saira Banu on 01706 925106
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