L4 Apprentice Associate Project Manager – PA to the CEO

Support the CEO with the day-to-day management and development of CDC Group. Monitor project budgets, expenditure, income and funding to help ensure projects remain financially on track. Maintain financial records, process invoices and update budget and expenditure trackers. Assist with financial forecasting, project costing and preparing management information. Coordinate projects, monitor deadlines, update project plans and follow up outstanding actions. Support the management of grants, including monitoring expenditure, outcomes, evidence and reporting deadlines.
Assist with funding applications, project budgets and the development of new services. Manage the CEO’s diary, meetings, appointments and priorities.
Prepare reports, correspondence, meeting papers, presentations and other professional documents. Attend meetings, take minutes and ensure agreed actions are recorded and progressed. Liaise with staff, Trustees, funders, suppliers, local authorities and partner organisations. Support procurement by obtaining quotations, comparing costs and helping assess value for money. Maintain accurate organisational, project and governance records.
Help review business processes and develop systems that improve efficiency across CDC Group. Work across CDC’s Cosy Hub and Community Hub, with travel to activity and project locations when required.

Training Outcome:

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress within CDC Group as the organisation continues to grow. Potential career routes include Project Manager, Business Manager, Operations Manager, Finance and Business Officer, Executive Assistant or Programme Manager, with opportunities to progress towards senior management and leadership roles.

Employer Description:

Community Development Chesterfield (CDC Group) is a registered charity working to empower people, inspire communities and transform lives across Chesterfield and surrounding areas. We deliver youth services, community hubs, food support, holiday programmes, alternative provision and community development projects. We are an ambitious and growing organisation, working with local authorities, schools, funders, businesses and community partners to create sustainable services that respond directly to local need.

Working Hours :
32 hours per week, typically 9am–4pm Monday–Thursday and 9am–1pm Friday this may adjust to ocasionally (in agreement with the successful applicant) include evenings and weekends.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience