CORPORATE PROJECTS OFFICER

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Please download and complete our Job Application Form and send to Opportunities@middevon.gov.uk. Alternatively, print and send by post to: People Services, Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6PP. Please remember to quote the following post and vacancy numbers: POST NUMBER: HP25, VACANCY NUMBER: 2026149. CLOSING DATE: 12 November 2026 at 5:00pm.

TWO YEAR FIXED TERM
FULL TIME - 37 HOURS PER WEEK
SALARY: Grade I - £44,253 - £47,665 per annum
LOCATION: Tiverton

Join our Corporate Property team and help shape, improve and protect Mid Devon’s property estate. This varied role offers the opportunity to lead high-profile improvement projects across corporate buildings, commercial assets, parks and open spaces—delivering visible benefits for our communities, services and environment.

You will take projects from initial planning and procurement through to delivery and completion, working with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders to achieve high-quality, compliant and value-for-money outcomes.

What you'll need to succeed:

You will bring strong project management experience, ideally gained in property, construction, facilities management or a related environment.

• Experience of successfully delivering projects.
• Knowledge of procurement and contract management – drafting consultant scopes of services and basic technical specifications for contractors.
• A practical understanding of construction – ensuring health and safety, project requirements, deliverables and quality standards are clearly defined and communicated.
• Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder-management skills.
• The ability to visit sites across the district.

What you'll get in return:

• A varied and influential role with the opportunity to make a visible difference.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working, including flexitime, subject to service requirements.
• 26 days’ annual leave, in addition to bank holidays.
• Access to a range of employee benefits and discounts.
• Supportive colleagues and opportunities to broaden your property and project-delivery experience.

If you are looking for a varied project role in which you can make a tangible difference, we would be pleased to hear from you.

To find out more
To find out more about this role please contact Dominic Leaver, Operations Manager, on 07812 237949.

The Job Description refers to the level of competencies required for this post.

A satisfactory basic disclosure check and three years complete employment history will be requested in the event of you being offered the position.

Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor skilled worker visas at this time.