Merefield House, Castleford – Hybrid working with 2 days from the office
Hours
Up to 37 available (flexible working welcomed)
End Date
06/06/2025
Reference
V070/25
We are looking for an ambitious and strategic minded person to join the fast paced Development and Acquisitions team as a Business Planning Officer. In this exciting role you will be responsible for the accurate monitoring and reporting of financial and operational performance information.
What you’ll be doing
You will assist in producing statistical, financial and performance information. Providing insight, clarity and integrity of data, translating this into meaningful information and reporting in a simple and consistent way which is understandable to all areas of the business.
You will also be responsible for fostering strong working relationships with funding bodies and partner organisations. Providing regular updates and information related to the obtaining of grant funding.
You will work closely with various teams throughout the directorate, facilitating and managing the flow of information in order to maintain a high level of output and performance.
You will also support the identification and generation of efficiencies through the introduction of new ways of working and opportunities provided through more effective use of IT and the implementation of continuous improvement practices.
What we’re looking for
To join our Development team, we’re looking for someone with:
a Qualification at Level 4 of the Regulated Qualification Framework or working towards;
business planning and project management skills;
experience of managing and interpreting complex data sets and drawing conclusions, reporting on these and delivering findings to wider audiences;
evidence of setting and achieving performance targets;
evidence of working in a challenging environment with competing deadlines;
evidence of managing and monitoring business risk including making recommendations to mitigate risk, and
evidence of effective communications with stakeholders,managers and employees.
For more details on what we’re looking for in this role, please see the Job Description below.
For more information or an informal chat about this role, please contact Matthew Anthoney, Senior Project Officer on 07831 156091 or at mattanthoney@vicohomes.co.uk or alternatively, Beth Harper, Business Planning Officer on 07500 890749.
Please note: Interviews are scheduled for 16 June 2025.
Vico Homes is accredited by Investors in People, which means we recognise that our colleagues are our most valuable asset. As an employer we can offer you a great set of benefits which includes:
* 26 days holiday (rising to 31 after 5 years' service) and statutory bank holidays;
* an extra day off on your birthday;
* happy to talk flexible working, including options for reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns;
* a wide range of personal development opportunities;
* a fantastic health and wellbeing package;
* access to Vico Homes Rewards for a fantastic range of lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, home electronics and our car benefit scheme;
* one day to take part in our Volunteering Scheme; and
* "cycle to work" scheme and discounted shopping platform.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.
How to apply
* Read the job description, person specification and guidance notes below.
* Complete the supporting information form below with details of how you meet the person specification.
* We also encourage you to provide your CV if you have one but please remove any information that identifies you (e.g. your name and address).
* Email your supporting information form, and CV if you have one, torecruitment@vicohomes.co.uk before the closing date. Applications close at midnight on the date specified at the top of this page.
What happens next?
* You'll receive an automatic reply to let you know we've received your application.
* We'll then score all the applications against the person specification and contact you to let you know if we're inviting you to interview.
If you have any questions, please contact our Recruitment Team on the email address above.
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