Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Housing Project and Change Officer to join ourteam based in Ipswich . You will be working on a full time, fixed term or secondment opportunity for 12 months. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £34,834 - £41,418 per annum (pro rata for part time).
Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a Housing Project and Change Officer to join our Housing Transformation Team. To be successful You will share our values, commitment and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.
About the role
The Housing Project and Change Officer will support the delivery of the Housing Programme.
You will manage projects and deliver process improvements working closely with managers and teams across the organisation.
You will conduct reviews and business process re-engineering across the Housing Teams to inform priorities within the housing project pipeline.
By exploiting digital technology and data analysis you will support the housing service in the design, modelling and implementation of new or modified ways of working.
You will support, facilitate, coordinate, monitor and manage project progress across the operational teams within Housing.
You will be a key part of making meaningful changes. Your dynamic, proactive and enthusiastic attitude will combine with project management and data analysis to deliver beneficial change for the organisation.
About you
The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level in a technical or analytical subject or will have gained relevant experience of business analysis and project management.
You will need to demonstrate:
- a comprehensive understanding and proven experience in project management
- experience of business process re-engineering
- an inquisitive mindset, with the ability to master new and complex subject areas
- effective problem solving skills
- excellent communication skills with the confidence to effectively challenge ways of working
- strong data analysis skills
- strong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities
- experience of understanding complex business processes and issues across an organisation and identifying measurable improvements
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft office products
About us
Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Benefits
- Great opportunities for learning and development.
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays).
- Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Wellbeing Support Programme.
- Employee Assist Programme.
- Health Care Options.
Our ways of working
Work is what we do, not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.
We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.
Closing date: 5pm, 12 August 2024
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Housing Project and Change Officer role, please click 'apply'. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.