Project Officer x 2
Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted. To upload your CV you will need to click on the link below and create an account with Jobs Go Public if you have not already done so.
You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.
This role is Fixed Term for 2 years
Knowsley Council is an award winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success.
Knowsley Council is an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
The Programmes and Projects Team provide support to the Council’s key Programmes and Projects.
We are looking for an experienced Project Officer to work alongside services in ensuring that they meet the objectives and priorities of the Council.
Your role will include:
Monitoring and co-ordination of programmes/projects, supporting specific tasks and pieces of work, stakeholder engagement and consultation as well as the use of project management methodology.
Experience required includes:
- Previous direct project management experience or extensive experience of working in a project or programme environment
- Demonstrated responsibility for leading specific pieces of work.
- Identifying key stakeholders and developing the appropriate plans.
- Planning, scheduling and managing change.
- Risk and issue management.
- Monitoring performance
- Working accurately and with minimal or no supervision.
- Prioritising competing demands and working under pressure
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:
Kirsty Harris (Kirsty.harris@knowsley.gov.uk) tel no: 07557004153
Lisa Mapley (Lisa.mapley@knowsley.gov.uk) tel no: 0151 443 3774
Interview dates - Week commencing 28th July
Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.
Salary range
- £38,626 - £40,476 per year