HAS Project Officer

Enfield Council; Enfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Enfield is seeking a Project Officer to manage multiple complex projects within the Housing Advisory Service. This hybrid role requires strong project management skills, along with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. The ideal candidate should have experience in the public sector, preferably in housing, and possess a project management qualification. The post holder will ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, supporting community housing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Preferably experience in project officer role within housing or public sector.
• Knowledge of housing and homelessness issues facing local government.
• Ability to manage and deliver multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver complex projects across the Housing Advisory Service.
• Ensure projects are delivered within financial, quality, and scope constraints.
• Responsible for project reporting and production of project-related artefacts.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Communication

IT Skills

Education

Project management or business management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Category : Housing

Location : Enfield, Enfield Council

Hours Per Week : 35.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09 : 00

End Time : 17 : 00

Salary : £19.95

The post holder is responsible for managing and delivering complex and multiple projects simultaneously across the Housing Advisory Service. This includes planning, implementation, transition to live and management of project resources. The post holder will manage a range of projects supporting the service such as :

• Customer Charter implementation
• Third sector and partners stakeholder mapping
• Exempt accommodation review

The post holder will ensure that projects are delivered within financial, quality and scope constraints that they are also responsible for project reporting and the production of all project-related artefacts.

The post holder reports to the Head of Service Development, Performance and Insights and will work closely with all areas of the Housing Advisory Service. This role is hybrid working from home / Edmonton Housing Hub.

Qualification & Experience

• A project management or business management qualification is preferred.
• Experience in project officer role, preferably within a housing or public sector environment.
• Knowledge of housing and homelessness and the problems facing local government.
• Experience of managing and delivering complex and multiple projects simultaneously
• Producing high quality work despite pressurised deadlines

Personal Attributes

• Excellent IT Skills to produce, collate and disseminate technical information in format easily understood by stakeholders
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite for all aspects of project work inc. correspondence and reports
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to gather, analyse and interpret complex information and exercise judgment and make recommendations for improvement
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and be self-motivated and organised, demonstrating passion, drive, flexibility, and commitment.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving issues.