Hybrid Growth Project Coordinator – Regeneration

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Flexible Hours Scheme

Training on the job

Professional Membership Fees

Job summary

South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority (SYMCA) is seeking an Assistant Project Manager - Growth to join our Sheffield Head Office on a hybrid arrangement. You will support the planning and delivery of growth, regeneration, innovation and economic development projects, maintaining governance records and preparing updates for managers and boards.

In this role you will coordinate with colleagues, local authorities and delivery partners, assist with budget monitoring and procurements, and

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting projects, programmes or workstreams in a professional environment.
• Good knowledge of project management principles, tools and processes.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive and positive approach to supporting growth, regeneration and economic development in South Yorkshire.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of projects and workstreams across the Growth & Sector Development portfolio.
• Maintain project documentation, performance information, risk registers and governance records to support delivery and decision-making.
• Prepare reports, briefings, presentations and project updates for managers, boards and stakeholders.
• Work with colleagues, local authorities, businesses and delivery partners to coordinate activity and ensure actions are progressed.
• Support budget monitoring, procurement, contract management and grant administration activities.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement, consultation and communication activities that support project delivery.

Skills

Project support

Organization

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Job description

South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority (SYMCA) is seeking an Assistant Project Manager - Growth to join our Sheffield Head Office on a hybrid arrangement. You will support the planning and delivery of growth, regeneration, innovation and economic development projects, maintaining governance records and preparing updates for managers and boards.

In this role you will coordinate with colleagues, local authorities and delivery partners, assist with budget monitoring and procurements, and