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Project Officer

  • Employer: Portsmouth City Council
  • Reference: 1851
  • Published: Tue 12/09/2023, 16:40 PM
  • Closing on: Tue 26/09/2023, 16:40 PM
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: FULLTIME
  • Salary: £30,000 - £34,999
  • DBS Check: No
  • Location: Portsmouth

Salary: Band  8 - £32,020 - £34,722 pa

Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

 

About the Property & Investment Team

Property & Investment is responsible for both the existing and future built assets owned by the authority and its land. It oversees the development and construction of major regeneration projects and development in the Portsmouth area. This includes the regeneration of the City Centre, Tipner and the establishment of a pipeline of new development projects that will support the delivery of the Council's priorities for economic growth, particularly in relation to housing delivery. Property & Investment is also responsible for housing delivery through arms length development companies. This is an exciting time to join the Regeneration Directorate

To find out more about you could be involved with click the link:

https://investportsmouth.co.uk/why-portsmouth/

 

Your New Role

You will provide support to the Major Projects Project Management team in the delivery of various regeneration schemes. You will work closely with the core project management team to ensure that the highest standards are achieved in the delivery of the project.

 

What you'll need to succeed 

You will be able to demonstrate a commitment to learning and understanding project management or developed an understanding and some experience of project management in a workplace setting, with the ability to adapt your approach to project management dependent on the project.

You will have good analytical and problem-solving skill, with an ability to prioritise your workload and be able to manage your time effectively. This includes being able to work on your own initiative and respond positively to workload pressures.

You will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise with technical experts. You will also have experience of preparing reports and correspondence, using research and information gathering techniques.  You will also have the ability to present complex information to a varied audience. Clear presentation skills are required.

 

For full details please review the job profile

What you'll get in return

We are a disability confident employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all areas of society. 

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potential with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:

  • A generous pension scheme
  • 27 days annual leave rising to 31 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays, pro rata for part time.
  • A range of retail discounts via our reward portal offering discounts at popular high street retailers 
  • Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
  • Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships
  • Potential to purchase additional annual leave
  • Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans

 

Please check out the link here to view the benefits of working with us!

https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/working-for-the-council/

 

How to apply

 

To make sure your application is above the rest, please download the Job Profile HERE to ensure your application matches the requirements of the role.

 

When completing your application please also upload a cover letter in the Supporting Documents section, covering the ‘Who is the Person’ points on the job profile giving examples of your experience and any transferrable skills. 

 

We look forward to speaking with you soon.

 

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

 

We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders.

  • Employer: Portsmouth City Council
  • Reference: 1851
  • Published: Tue 12/09/2023, 16:40 PM
  • Closing on: Tue 26/09/2023, 16:40 PM
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: FULLTIME
  • Salary: £30,000 - £34,999
  • DBS Check: No
  • Location: Portsmouth

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