Role Description:
The primary purpose of this role is to support the delivery of the Council's Development Projects, both individual projects and at a programme level. This includes:
- Supporting financial management of projects through raising purchase orders, payment of invoices, and financial record-keeping.
- Assisting with project and programme-level monitoring, record-keeping, and servicing of strategic governance boards.
- Effectively communicating with residents, stakeholders, and internal Council teams.
- Supporting consultation and engagement projects with internal and external stakeholders.
The role offers a range of experience at both project and programme levels across the development project cycle.
Objectives and Duties:
- Manage time-critical payments to suppliers and support financial record-keeping and monitoring for individual projects.
- Coordinate and collate project information and conduct regular monitoring.
- Facilitate ad hoc project and programme governance board meetings.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including drafting information and updating websites.
- Support consultation and engagement on development projects with colleagues, councillors, residents, and other community stakeholders throughout the project cycle.
- Establish and develop good working relationships with local partnerships, community groups, and statutory service providers in neighbourhoods.
- Project manage the sensitive and efficient decanting of residents, existing services, or community organisations as required.
The post holder will work flexibly, managing changing and conflicting priorities, including evening consultation meetings and occasional weekend working. Confidentiality and discretion are paramount due to the sensitive nature of the work.
About You:
Qualifications:
- Essential: A relevant degree in construction, surveying, development, or regeneration, or significant experience with evidence of continuous professional development.
Knowledge & Skills:
This role supports the delivery of development projects across the project cycle and the management of the Council's growth aspirations.
Desired but not essential knowledge and experience include:
- Experience processing financial payments and financial monitoring.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain development scheme designs and produce surveys and questionnaires.
- Good people skills with the ability to represent the Council in public and manage conflict in highly charged public meetings.
- Strong organisational skills to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.
- Graduate-level education or equivalent experience.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to work comfortably with a range of internal colleagues, consultants, contractors, and community stakeholders in a matrix management environment, and will be committed to continuous improvement of the service.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV outlining your suitability for the role.
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