- Job Title: Projects Officer
- Pay Rate: £17.00 - £19.05 per hour
- Job Type: Temporary (Estimated until the end of February)
- Location: Shepton Mallet
- Working hours: 22.5 hours per week (hybrid work available 1 day per week)
HRGO Recruitment are seeking a professional and experienced Projects Officer to join a local government on a temporary basis to assist with an exciting project, mainly relating to green spaces, environment and infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a strategic plan and bringing to life the council's aspirations.
You will be working closely with the Marketing and Communications Officer, councillors and various members.
General Duties:
- Work with councillors and members of staff to deliver the objectives of the town Council, through engagement, collaboration and development.
- Manage the project delivery cycle, to accurately determine objectives and priorities
- To undertake research and consultations to establish local needs and desires, as well as collecting evidence to support applications for funding
- To identify and manage risks and issues in relation to the delivery of projects
- To network with community groups and stakeholders to ensure their voices are heard
- To commission expertise as necessary, to support the delivery of identified projects
- To actively support the council's policies in relation to dignity at work, equal
- Opportunities, disability discrimination and the health and safety at work act 1974
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Projects Officer or similar
- Previous experience working within a local government
- Must be able to follow guidelines and a strategic plan
- Work well within a team and independently
- Strong communication skills
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please click apply now and a consultant from our Eastbourne branch will be in contact.