Environmental Services Project Lead for Major Initiatives

Harborough District Council; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harborough District Council is recruiting a Project Officer to support the management and delivery of major environmental projects across the organisation. The role focuses on mobilisation of contracts and supporting food waste initiatives and Grounds Maintenance projects.

You will work with operational staff to apply project management principles, communicate effectively with stakeholders and meet challenging targets. Some meetings/events may occur outside normal hours.

Qualifications

• Experience of working on projects within a public sector setting.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with key stakeholders.
• Willingness to attend meetings outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and delivery of major projects across the organisation.
• Involved in mobilisation of contracts and delivery of food waste and Grounds Maintenance projects.
• Engage with stakeholders and contribute across the full project life cycle.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Public sector experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Harborough District Council is recruiting a Project Officer to support the management and delivery of major environmental projects across the organisation. The role focuses on mobilisation of contracts and supporting food waste initiatives and Grounds Maintenance projects.

You will work with operational staff to apply project management principles, communicate effectively with stakeholders and meet challenging targets. Some meetings/events may occur outside normal hours.