Job Description
Our client, based in Surrey, is currently recruiting for a Project Officer (Housing) on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
The position is due to start as soon as possible on a full-time basis, with a requirement to attend the office in Oxted 2-3 days per week. The salary is negotiable dependent upon experience.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience providing project and administrative support within a Housing or Local Government setting and will possess strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
* Supporting the delivery of Housing Service projects and transformation initiatives, including Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) workstreams
* Maintaining project plans, risk registers, action trackers and performance dashboards
* Coordinating meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities, including producing agendas, minutes and action logs
* Gathering, analysing and presenting data to support service redesign, statutory returns and strategic planning
* Drafting reports, briefing notes, business cases and committee papers
* Acting as a central point of contact for project enquiries and information requests
* Supporting procurement and contract administration processes within the Housing Service
* Conducting research into housing policy, legislation and best practice to support service improvements
Experience required:
* Experience providing project and administrative support within a Housing, Public Sector or Local Government environment
* Experience coordinating multiple projects and managing competing priorities
* Experience producing reports, presentations and project documentation
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
* Ability to analyse data and present information clearly
* Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
* Ability to conduct research and quickly understand new areas of work
Rewards and Benefits:
* Hybrid working arrangement
* Flexible working opportunities
* Opportunity to contribute to a significant period of organisational transformation
Working hours:
* 37 hours per week
* Monday – Friday
Please note that you require recent and relevant experience to apply for this role.
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