Projects Officer

**Team**: Projects & Facilities team

**Responsible to**: Assets & Projects Manager

**Hours of work**: To be discussed - let us know your availability

**Rate of pay**:£13.24 per hour (SCP 10, full time annual equivalent of £25,545 although would be calculated pro-rata for part time hours)

**Placement length**: Immediate start, until May-24

**Work location**: Offices in central Seaford, East Sussex

**1. Job Purpose**

As a temporary post, you will provide vital support to the Town Council’s project delivery aims and the management of its vast portfolio of assets and facilities. You will work alongside the current Projects & Facilities team members and may, from time to time, be requested to undertake other duties consistent with the level of the post.

**2. Specific Responsibilities**
- Delegated project delivery_
- To assist with the development, management and delivery of allocated projects in line with Town Council policy and Strategic Objectives.
- Responsible for the publicity / marketing and internal / external communications for allocated projects.
- Assisting with the coordination and management of public engagement and consultation on allocated projects, in addition to collation and analysis of results.
- Liaising with suppliers, contractors and other external parties during the organisation and delivery of the Town Council’s projects.
- Responsible for ensuring that audits and inspections are carried out as and when necessary during project delivery.
- _Delegated tasks to assist with the management of Town Council land, assets or properties_
- Assisting with the efficient and effective management of Town Council’s extensive land, assets and property portfolio. This will include the need for site visits within Seaford.
- Liaising with suppliers, contractors and other external parties regarding arranging site visits and/or any follow up actions or remedial works, where required.
- Responsible for ensuring adequate records are maintained regarding the above.
- _Assist with strategic policy and projects development and review_
- To support the production of maintenance and development plans, including a refurbishment and enhancement programme.
- To assist with the review of progress against current project and strategic objectives, within the scope of the role, and identify areas for opportunity, improvements or increased efficiencies.
- Community Services Department support_
- Work flexibly within the small Community Services Department to support the aims of the team as a whole.
- To assist in monitoring the performance of the Community Services Department against financial and personal targets, individually and as a team.
- To assist the departmental manager in the Community Services budget preparation and in-year monitoring of the performance against budget; working to Town Council policy when authorising spends. Assist with the allocation, monitoring, and spend of Earmarked Reserves.
- To assist with the development of partnership working with other agencies and the community, and new community initiatives in accordance with Town Council priorities.
- To prepare reports to relevant Committee meetings monitoring projects and assets and any other relevant matters. If necessary, to attend and support relevant Committee meetings to action and discuss reports.
- To attend meetings, conferences, seminars, and training courses associated with the work and role of Projects Officer as required.
- To undertake any departmental training required within the Community Services Department.
- To undertake any other duties as required by the department consistent with the level and scope of the post.

Applications forms can be found on our website;

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £13.24 per hour

Expected hours: 18 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person