Climate-Smart Housing Projects Assistant

London Borough of Waltham Forest; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking a motivated Project Assistant to support housing sustainability projects under the Council's Climate Emergency agenda. You will help plan, implement, and monitor a diverse portfolio, coordinating residents, contractors, and internal teams while maintaining records and generating reports.

The role is ideal for someone at an early career stage, with strong organisational skills and a willingness to learn in a public-sector environment.

Qualifications

• Degree desirable; 5 GCSEs at grade A-C or equivalent to include English and Maths.
• Experience delivering or supporting major projects in public sector or complex environments.
• Knowledge of Agile, backlog grooming, sprint planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of housing projects under the Climate Emergency agenda.
• Assist in the collection and analysis of housing and energy data for planning and reporting.
• Maintain accurate project records and databases related to retrofit works.
• Liaise with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and residents for coordination.
• Prepare and update reports, presentations, and other documentation as required.
• Provide general administrative and logistical support to project managers.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Data analysis

Reporting

Agile knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree desirable

5 GCSEs including English & Maths

Project management qualification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking a motivated Project Assistant to support housing sustainability projects under the Council's Climate Emergency agenda. You will help plan, implement, and monitor a diverse portfolio, coordinating residents, contractors, and internal teams while maintaining records and generating reports.

The role is ideal for someone at an early career stage, with strong organisational skills and a willingness to learn in a public-sector environment.