H&T Project Management Assistant

About the role and our ideal candidate

To provide comprehensive project management support, governance assurance, and commissioning assistance to the Highways & Transport service.

This role acts as the operational backbone of the Commissioning Team, ensuring the successful delivery of the Council’s sustainable transport portfolio, including School Streets, Active Travel corridors, and EV infrastructure.

The post holder serves as the guardian of the Project Management Framework (PMF), ensuring that all initiatives adhere to the rigorous Stage Gate process, financial standing orders, and stakeholder engagement standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience supporting project management, commissioning or technical service delivery, preferably within the public sector or built environment.
• Demonstrable experience in financial administration (raising POs, tracking budgets) and maintaining accurate records.
• Experience in data management and analysis, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Project management awareness: understanding of the project lifecycle (Feasibility, Design, Delivery) and governance principles (Gateways, Risk Management).
• Digital proficiency: advanced skills in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) and Microsoft Office. Ability to learn corporate systems (finance, GIS) quickly.
• Excellent written communication skills, capable of drafting technical briefs, committee report inputs and public‑facing correspondence.
• Knowledge of sustainable transport trends (Active Travel, EV infrastructure) and relevant guidance (e.g., Highway Code, LTN 1/20).

Behaviours (STAR Values)

• Supportive: proactively assists colleagues; shares knowledge; contributes to a “one team” culture across the Shared Service.
• Transparent: communicates risks openly; maintains audit‑ready records; acts with integrity in procurement decisions.
• Appreciative: values the diverse needs of the community; celebrates team success; engages constructively with feedback.
• Respectful: engages diplomatically with all stakeholders (residents, Members, contractors), even in challenging engagement situations.

Benefits

Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work‑life balance, some of which include:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 25‑32 days, plus bank holidays (pro‑rata if part‑time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave.
• Three volunteering days per year in Kingston.
• Hybrid working (dependent on the role).
• Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks.
• Learning and development portal offering a range of courses.
• Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres.
• Interest‑free season ticket loans.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Bicycle loan facilities and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme.
• Confidential health & wellbeing and counselling support.

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