Project Delivery Officer

Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount platform

Job summary

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council are seeking a proactive Project Delivery Officer to support projects that boost town centres and local communities. You will work with businesses, schools and partners to deliver activities that improve attractiveness and economic performance.

Responsibilities include developing funding bids, monitoring progress, producing reports, and ensuring measurable benefits for residents and businesses.

Qualifications

• Educated to HND/C, Level 4 equivalent or degree in business, project management or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience of supporting or delivering economic development, business support, employability or skills-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of projects, programmes and initiatives that promote business growth and economic prosperity across the two districts.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with local employers, education providers, training organisations and strategic partners.
• Assist in the development of funding bids, project proposals and business cases to attract investment.
• Monitor project performance, analyse data and evaluate outcomes to ensure programmes deliver measurable benefits for businesses and residents.
• Support events, workshops and promotional activity.
• Produce reports, briefings and performance information for senior managers and funding bodies.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

HND/C or degree

Tools

Funding bids

Job description

Situated in North Worcestershire, Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council share services. The Councils are committed to being a customer driven organisation, with our customers at the heart of everything we do; focused on improving delivery services that make a difference to the community that we serve., Do you have a passion for creating vibrant town centres and thriving local communities? We are looking for a proactive and organised Project Delivery Officer to support projects and initiatives that enhance the attractiveness, vitality and economic performance of Bromsgrove and Redditch's town and district centres. Working with businesses, community organisations and partners, you will help deliver activities that make our centres great places to live, work, visit and invest.,

• Support the delivery of projects, programmes and initiatives that promote business growth, workforce development and economic prosperity across the two districts.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with local employers, education providers, training organisations and strategic partners.
• Assist in the development of funding bids, project proposals and business cases to attract investment into business and skills programmes.
• Monitor project performance, analyse data and evaluate outcomes to ensure programmes deliver measurable benefits for businesses and residents.
• Support events, workshops and promotional activity.
• Produce reports, briefings and performance information for senior managers, elected Members and funding bodies.
  Experience of supporting or delivering economic development, business support, employability or skills-related projects.
• Knowledge of business support, economic growth and skills programmes and how they contribute to local economic development.
• Understanding of business needs, economic trends and the challenges facing local employers and communities.
• Experience of working with a range of stakeholders across the public, private and voluntary sectors.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce reports and present information clearly.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret information and contribute to service improvement.
• Educated to HND/C, Level 4 equivalent or degree level in a business, project management or related discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.

Desirable

• Experience of monitoring and evaluating projects and programmes.
• Experience of preparing funding applications or securing external funding.
• Knowledge of financial management, procurement or project monitoring processes.
• Experience of working with employers, colleges, training providers or business networks.
  Pension
• Generous leave entitlements starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Flexible working, where appropriate
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to employee benefits platform where you can find discounts for high street shops, leisure discounts, holiday discounts, salary sacrifice schemes and more