Projects Officer

• Job Title: Projects Officer
• Pay Rate: 17.00 - 19.05 per hour
• Job Type: Temporary (Estimated until the end of February)
• Location: Shepton Mallet
• Working hours: 22.5 hours per week (hybrid work available 1 day per week)

HRGO Recruitment are seeking a professional and experienced Projects Officer to join a local government on a temporary basis to assist with an exciting project, mainly relating to green spaces, environment and infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a strategic plan and bringing to life the council's aspirations.

You will be working closely with the Marketing and Communications Officer, councillors and various members.

General Duties:

• Work with councillors and members of staff to deliver the objectives of the town Council, through engagement, collaboration and development.
• Manage the project delivery cycle, to accurately determine objectives and priorities
• To undertake research and consultations to establish local needs and desires, as well as collecting evidence to support applications for funding
• To identify and manage risks and issues in relation to the delivery of projects
• To network with community groups and stakeholders to ensure their voices are heard
• To commission expertise as necessary, to support the delivery of identified projects
• To actively support the council's policies in relation to dignity at work, equal
• Opportunities, disability discrimination and the health and safety at work act 1974

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Projects Officer or similar
• Previous experience working within a local government
• Must be able to follow guidelines and a strategic plan
• Work well within a team and independently
• Strong communication skills

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please click apply now and a consultant from our Eastbourne branch will be in contact.