Salary: £25,061 - £29,007 per annum
Location: Nottingham
Hours: 35 per week
Closing Date: 07/06/2026 23:59
Projects Assistant
We are looking for a proactive and organised Projects Assistant to join our Capital and Planned Investment Team on a fixed‑term secondment. This team plays a vital role in delivering capital investment and retrofit programmes across our housing stock, including major improvement works and grant‑funded construction projects. Our work supports decarbonisation goals and ensures compliance with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide day‑to‑day contract and project administration support
* Assist with pre‑construction and procurement activities
* Support monitoring of contractor performance and KPIs
* Work closely with Project Officers and Technical Inspectors
* Maintain accurate project documentation and records
* Support financial monitoring and reporting activities
* Liaise with contractors, customers, and internal stakeholders
* Provide general administrative support to managers and the wider team
About You
We’re looking for someone who is highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work comfortably in a fast‑paced environment. You will have a keen interest in construction, property, or retrofit programmes, alongside confidence in communication and strong interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate knowledge of building maintenance or construction processes, an awareness of health and safety, procurement, and retrofit standards, and experience working with data and financial information. Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, are essential.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of impactful retrofit and decarbonisation programmes
* Gain experience in capital projects and construction delivery
* Work in a supportive, collaborative team environment
* Contribute to delivering better homes and services for customers
Some Benefits
* Wellbeing plan
* NCHA pension
* Free DBS checks
* £250 referral bonus
* Generous annual leave
* Free healthcare cash plan
* Company social events
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay
* Free training and development
* Access to cycle‑to‑work and discounted bus pass schemes
Additional Information
This is a fixed‑term secondment until 31 March 2027, to cover other secondments within the team. There is a possibility that the role may be made permanent. The role is worked between Monday and Friday, with hybrid working available. You will have full access to all the benefits and perks of working at NCHA. Interviews will be held on 15th June in our Clifton offices.
The Company
We’re Nottingham Community Housing Association, known to many as NCHA. We’ve been around since 1973, and we’re proud of our heritage. We’re more than just a housing association: we deliver care and support to people across the East Midlands.
Documents
* Helping Our Customers
* Equality Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
* Projects Assistant Capital – Role Profile
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