Hybrid Housing Development Project Coordinator

First Choice Homes Oldham; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Travel between sites

Healthcare cash plan

Private health insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Doctorline – 24/7 GP access

Benefits platform discounts

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is seeking a Development Officer to join our Development Team and help deliver high-quality, safe and sustainable new homes across Oldham.

You’ll provide project, administrative and coordination support across the Development Team, attending meetings, updating programme information and assisting with invoices and documentation. You’ll travel between FCHO sites with hybrid working options to suit the role.

Qualifications

• Experience of providing effective administrative, project or coordination support.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience of maintaining accurate records, databases or management information.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• A strong customer focus and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
• An interest in property development, housing, construction or regeneration.

Responsibilities

• Support development schemes from start on site through to practical completion and the end of the defects period.
• Maintain accurate project information, records, databases and development programme information.
• Attend project meetings and support the coordination of minutes, actions and documentation.
• Manage and coordinate enquiries received through the Development Team mailbox.
• Support purchase orders, invoices and other financial administration.
• Coordinate utility and council tax processes for our new development properties.
• Help prepare scheme information and files for Homes England, funding, charging and audit requirements.
• Work with colleagues, contractors, consultants and developers to ensure information is shared accurately and on time.
• Identify and elevate issues, risks or delays where needed.

Skills

Administrative support

Organisational skills

Record keeping

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Collaboration

Customer focus

Property development interest

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is seeking a Development Officer to join our Development Team and help deliver high-quality, safe and sustainable new homes across Oldham.

You’ll provide project, administrative and coordination support across the Development Team, attending meetings, updating programme information and assisting with invoices and documentation. You’ll travel between FCHO sites with hybrid working options to suit the role.