Project Support Officer Internal

DescriptionThis post is for internal candidates only. About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools vibrant town centers vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve Caring Inclusive Collaborative which drive everything we do. About the roleAn exciting opportunity to playan essential role in supporting the placemaking in Londons largest borough. With a focus on the priority town centre and major growth areas including Colindale Edgware North Finchley and Burnt Oak reporting to the Strategic Placemaking Lead the role will support the delivery of workstreams derived from the councils new Placemaking Framework which underpins the council plans for great placemaking. The role will involve supporting the creation and fostering of effective partnerships with internal and external public and private partners to deliver social and community infrastructure and assisting in setting the vision financing and delivery of future growth in Barnet.The post holder will be required to work collaboratively across council services and in a multiagency environment with a range of internal and external partners to achieve wider integrated outcomes for residents of Barnet. Pleaseclick hereto download the Job description for this role. About you1 years experience of working on placemaking and regeneration projectsExperience working with a diverse range of community groups and organisations to deliver complex projects.Experience of supporting best-practice project managementStrong stakeholder and partnership support ideally within a multi-agency public and private sector environment with ability to manage support manage time and competing tasks within workload.Strong communication skills both written and verbally to a range of audiences both internal and external to the council.Knowledge of finance processes such as raising purchase orders paying invoices and other related works.What we offer31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidaysAccess to the Local Government Pension Scheme which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependentsWork-life balance options may include hybrid working flexitime job share home working part-timeA vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers supermarkets energy suppliers and moreBroad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work eye care vouchers travel and gym membershipExcellent training and development opportunitiesEmployee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistanceHow to apply Read the job description and person specification before clickingApplyto commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying please contact Reeta Hirani Head of Placemaking Barnet Council 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. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures this may include AI Detection Screening Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks Qualification and Registration Checks Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir) Up to 5 years of Employment History References DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks Credit Checks and Social Media Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening. To deliver Barnet Councils commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time compressed hours and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post then regretfully in this instance you have not been shortlisted. 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