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Job Title: Project Officer Location: Enfield (Hybrid) Contract Type: 3-month Contract Salary: £23 per hour Job Description: We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Project Officer to join a local authority Housing Advisory Service team in Enfield on a 3-month contract. The successful candidate will manage and deliver multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring their successful planning, implementation, and transition to live operations. Key Responsibilities: Project Management: Lead and manage the implementation of various projects from proposal through to initiation, delivery, and transition to business-as-usual. Customer Charter Implementation: Oversee the rollout and integration of the Customer Charter within the Housing Advisory Service. Stakeholder Mapping: Coordinate mapping of third sector and partner stakeholders to strengthen collaborative efforts. Exempt Accommodation Review: Conduct a thorough review of exempt accommodations, ensuring alignment with service standards and regulations. Coordination and Reporting: Plan, manage, coordinate, and report on project activities, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the agreed scope. Financial Management: Manage project budgets in line with the Council's financial procedures, ensuring cost-effectiveness and value for money. Dependency Management: Identify and manage dependencies across projects to minimise risks and ensure seamless project delivery. Communication: Report regularly on project status, risks, issues, and expenditure to senior management and other stakeholders. Service Improvement: Develop and implement service improvement initiatives as required. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with multidisciplinary teams across various business areas within the Housing Advisory Service. Documentation: Prepare and present detailed reports and recommendations to senior managers on project outcomes, plans, and progress. Qualifications and Experience: Preferred Qualification: Project management or business management qualification. Experience: Proven experience in a project officer role, preferably within the housing or public sector. Knowledge: In-depth understanding of housing and homelessness issues and the challenges facing local government. Project Management: Experience in managing and delivering multiple complex projects simultaneously. IT Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and capable of producing, collating, and disseminating technical information clearly. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, interpret, and present complex information effectively. Communication: Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Self-Motivation: Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative, drive, flexibility, and commitment. Proactivity: Proactive in identifying and resolving issues promptly. How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in the Housing Advisory Service and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.