Overview
Three Rivers District in South West Hertfordshire straddles the north west corner of the M25 on the edge of Greater London. The district is a mixture of beautiful countryside, villages and small towns. The area has a diverse range of sectors and businesses and is a centre for the film industry with Warner Brothers at Leavesden forming part of a studio cluster along with Elstree and Pinewood at a short drive away.
The Role
As our Leisure Capital Projects Officer, you will oversee the development and delivery of small-scale capital and leisure-related projects across the district. You will work within the Council’s Leisure and Natural Infrastructure service, managing projects from planning through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
You will produce specifications, tenders and contract documentation, manage procurement processes, and provide leadership to contractors and project partners throughout the delivery of construction, repair and modification works. You will build and manage strong relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, service users, senior officers and Council Members, to support the successful delivery of project outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Monitor project activities, including costs, schedules, budgets and change orders
* Develop and manage project risk management plans and mitigation actions
* Ensure all contractors comply with Council health and safety policies
* Provide written and verbal briefings to senior managers and Members
* Collect performance information, contract monitoring results and customer feedback
* Produce content for Council websites, social media and communications channels
Additional Information
* Allied responsibilities include producing content for Council communications and stakeholder updates
About You
To be considered as our Leisure Capital Projects Officer, you will need:
* Experience managing projects and ensuring delivery according to schedule, budget and specification requirements
* Experience delivering public or community consultation and working with user groups
* Experience developing positive relationships with partners, community groups, elected members and the public
* Knowledge of project management methodologies
* Knowledge of health and safety, particularly within public open space or leisure environments
* Knowledge of policy development and the role of leisure provision or land management within planning processes
* A strong commitment to equality and diversity
* Flexibility to work occasional, unusual hours when required
* A diploma or equivalent level qualification, or equivalent professional experience in a relevant area, such as project management, contract management or landscape management
Closing date: 15th April 2026.
Other information
Webrecruit and Three Rivers District Council are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you want to become our Leisure Capital Projects Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Note: The closing date for this role is 15th April 2026. The role may be referred to by other titles such as Project Officer, Capital Projects Officer, Leisure Projects Officer, Infrastructure Projects Officer, Project Delivery Officer, Community Projects Officer, or Project Manager.
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