Project Development Officer

Summary

To manage a social business project enabling people with learning difficulties to gain work experience and reach their full potential within the project, and in external employment market.To succeed in this challenging role you should have relevant experience and a good understanding of the issues faced by people with learning disabilities both inside and outside the employment market, excellent organisational skill with a flexible approach and ability to cope with the varying demands of the role. Above all you should have a sound understanding and awareness of the support needs of disabled and disadvantaged people.  There will be a requirement to undertake frequent travel.The appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.

Full Time - Perm

Benefits for all positions include:

25 Days holiday (PRO RATA)

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Health Insurance

Contributory Pension

Excellent Training and Development Opportunities

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Please send or email your completed application form to:

Shaw Trust Head Office, Fox Talbot House, Greenways Business Park, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1BN

Email: recruitment@shaw-trust.org.uk

Tel: 01225 779465 (ansaphone service available out of hours)

Minicom: 08457 697288

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Shaw Trust is committed to equality and recognises the value of diversity. We interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. Under section 38 of the Race Relations Act 1976, prospective Black and Ethnic Minority applicants are welcome to discuss careers at Shaw Trust directly with Mark Lomas, National Equality and Diversity Manager via our HR team on 01225 779465.

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