Project Officer

DescriptionOrganisation:ESPOWorkLocation:Barnsdale Way Grove Park Enderby Leicester LE19 1ESWorkerCategory:Hybrid WorkerSalary: 35451- 39165 per annum (Pro rata for part time)WorkingHours:37 hours Full timeContractType:PermanentClosing Date: 11th January 2026ESPO was created over 40 years ago and provides a valuable service to public sector organisations who support our communities throughout the UK. Our customers include education providers NHS charities housing associations and local government and any profit is reinvested back into local communities. Underpinned by our values ofCustomer FocusedPositivity Working Together Trust & Respect and Openness & Transparencyand supported by our friendly workforce we offer a great working environment.About the RoleThe role requires working closely with clients end users and other stakeholders to understand their workspace needs and translating project briefs into clear specifications before presenting fully-costed furniture and equipment solutions drawn from ESPOs product portfolio and frameworks.The post manages the entire project lifecyclefrom initial enquiry and procurement through delivery on-site installation supervision of goods receipt and final invoicing. Throughout the role coordinates with suppliers contractors and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered accurately on time and within budget.About YouTo apply for this post you must:Manage multiple F&E projects from inception to completion ensuring timely and cost-effective deliveryDemonstrate excellent communication skills when liaising with clients suppliers and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and define project scope as well as manage project timelines budgets and risksUndergo UK travel for client meetings as well as attendance at various exhibitions and events to promote the services of the F&E Projects team and the wider ESPO offerCoordinate delivery installation and snagging activities on-site. These tasks may require overnight staysStrong project coordination and organisational skills with the ability to self- motivate and manage your own timeExcellent attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work whilst still managing multiple tasks and prioritising under pressureProblem-solving and collaborative mindsetwith a practical can-do attitudeYou must also have an understanding of and commitment to equality diversity and inclusion.In addition we expect you to shareour commitment to our valuesand will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process.Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.Interested in Flexible WorkingWe are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Thereforewherever possible we will consider working arrangements that suit an individuals personal circumstanceswhilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role please contact the person named below. This mayinclude requests for term-time working part-time hours compressed hours flexible start and finish times home/remote working etc.Every role within the Council has a defined working style which determines where they can work. The worker category applicable to this post is detailed in the above advert. You can find out more about our worker categories in theOur Working Stylespage on our career site.For more information or an informal discussion please contact:Neil Mackie F & E Project ManagerTelephone: To contact me by email please clickhereHow to ApplyLeicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality diversity and inclusion at every warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ Plus communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the About You section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.To apply for this job please click on the apply button. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the About You section more information see the How to Applysection on our career site.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning0(select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: applying for this post you agree to ourTerms and Conditions.Required Experience:Unclear Seniority Key Skills Construction Experience,Intellectual Property Law,Renovation,Research Experience,Joint Operations,Relationship Management,System Testing,Economic Development,Exercise Planning,Program Development,Project Implementation,Contracts Employment Type : Contract Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 35451 - 39165