Garden Communities Project Officer

1 week ago

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom South Oxfordshire District Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Officer to join our Garden Communities team at South Oxfordshire District Council. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the delivery of our Garden Communities programme, working closely with our team to ensure the successful implementation of projects and initiatives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assist in planning, execution, and completion of projects within the specified timeline and budget.
  • Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to project managers and stakeholders.
  • Identify potential project risks and work with the project manager to develop mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor and report on project risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Facilitate communication and coordination between project stakeholders, including community groups, government agencies, contractors, and team members.
  • Organize and attend meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
  • Prepare project documentation, including reports, proposals, presentations, and correspondence.
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure all project documents are properly filed and accessible.
  • Provide comprehensive administrative support, such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and handling project-related inquiries.
  • Prioritize a varied workload and complete projects and tasks to meet appropriate deadlines independently.
  • Continuously seek opportunities to improve efficiency of processes and procedures to secure the best outcomes for project delivery.
  • Promote a positive image of both councils.
  • Responsible for procuring consultants to ensure projects are delivered on time and in budget.
  • Work with the Community Development Officer to support the planning and execution of community engagement activities, including consultations, workshops, and events. Gather feedback from the community and incorporate it into project planning and implementation.
  • Responsible for identifying and preparing funding bids for external grant funding opportunities to help future delivery of various projects – this includes collation, analysis, and presentation of data and research from a range of sources.
About You

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Project Officer who has a proven track record of supporting various projects, preferably within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and manage relationships with various stakeholders, including community groups, government agencies, and contractors.

The ideal candidate will have experience in providing comprehensive administrative support, including preparing reports, managing documentation, and coordinating meetings and meeting minutes. They will also have experience in planning and coordinating public or board meetings, workshops, or community events, and in supporting community engagement or public consultation related to projects.

The successful candidate will have a degree-level qualification or an equivalent level of experience, and a full and current driving license. Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following technical areas: active travel, biodiversity, landscaping, environment, planning, health, and wellbeing, placemaking, development, and regeneration, would be an advantage.

What We Offer
  • A basic 25 days annual leave per annum, rising to 30 days after five years. You also have all the bank holidays to look forward to and time off between Christmas and New Year.
  • Flexible working and annualised hours – a flexible approach to work that our employees love.
  • Salary pay awards.
  • A generous career average pension scheme which includes life insurance of three times your salary.
  • The opportunity to purchase a bike through Cyclescheme.
  • We give you two days per year to volunteer within the local community.
  • A range of resources, support, and activities to help you maintain your wellbeing including a monthly wellbeing hour in addition to annualised hours (the ability to work flexibly as long as, over the course of the year, you complete your contracted hours) and annual leave.

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