Project Officer

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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