Project Officer

Manchester City Council; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester City Council is seeking a Project Officer to join its Commercial and Compliance Team. This role involves providing essential support for project management and compliance, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards. The successful candidate will engage with various stakeholders and contribute to the governance and financial oversight of capital programmes.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Local government pension scheme

Enhanced parental and carers leave

Access to discounts and perks

Learning and development opportunities

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Understanding of risk management and ability to maintain risk logs.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse data and use ICT packages.

Responsibilities

• Provide back-office commercial support to the business.
• Ensure compliance with project management methodology.
• Support regular project reporting and risk management.

Skills

Risk Management

Numeracy

Communication

Data Analysis

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

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Working Hours: 35 hours per week (candidates for job-share for 17.5 hours may also be considered)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Closing Date: 02 June 2025

Closing time: 11.59pm

Interview Method: Face to Face

This role is subject to -

2 References - where possible we require 3 years' employment history.

The Capital Programmes Division is looking for a Project officer to join it Commercial and Compliance Team to provide back-office commercial support to the business.

The Division is part of the Growth & Development Directorate and is responsible for developing and delivering approximately £200m pa of Major and Minor Capital Programmes construction project across the city.

This role sits within the Commercial Performance & Compliance Team and is part of the Division’s Project Management Office. The team ensures, through proactive risk and assurance management, that the business is safeguarded and complies with the obligations under its contracts for the supply of goods and services. It is also responsible for all governance, process and procedures required to enable a clear and audit-able workflow, and allows clear visibility and reporting on financial arrangements, including accountability for departmental budget performance and project finance.

This Project Officer will be part of a team that ensures that the business complies with council's project management methodology and will be involved with the development of quality standards and quality reviews which will contribute to the successful management and delivery of projects on time, to budget and quality. The role will also support regular project reporting and risk management.

The successful candidate will understand risk management and will be able to maintain risk logs as well as being able to organise and deal with multiple tasks. Numeracy skills are required to collate, review, and record financial data. You will also need excellent communication skills to engage with a variety of stakeholders. The ability to analyse data and to use a variety of ICT packages, including Microsoft SharePoint, are essential. You will also need an awareness of public sector procurement, construction related contracts, and the construction Design & Management (CDM) 2015 regulations.

If you feel that you meet the job requirements, then we look forward to hearing from

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester Is Our Vision For a Fairer, Greener, And Healthier City - a Vision Shaped By The People Of Manchester. It Guides Everything We Do At The Council And Is Brought To Life Through The Our Manchester Behaviours

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester
  
  

Benefits We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.
  
  

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

Support During the Process

• Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
• Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone.
  
  

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

Requirements

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

• Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans
• Current or former care leavers
• Have a disability or long-term condition
  
  

When You Join Us

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, Offering

• A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
• A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.
  
  

For more information about the role or any adjustments, email [e-mail].

What we will need from you if you’re successful

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement ofemployment.This is not arole we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

Pre-Employment Checks

Required

If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these checks may include:

• Proof of Right to Work: You’ll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK. Please note, visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role.
• References: We’ll require references from your current and previous employer(s).
• Proof of Qualifications: Evidence of qualifications relevant to the role will be required.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A criminal record check may be necessary, depending on the role.
• Proof of Manchester Residency: For some roles, you may need to demonstrate that you reside within the boundaries of Manchester City Council.
• Police Vetting: Some roles may require police vetting to ensure suitability for accessing sensitive law enforcement systems or information.
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance: BPSS clearance is primarily used for roles that involve access to government data, systems, or assets. It ensures that individuals meet basic security requirements and can be trusted with sensitive information
• Driving Licence: If the role requires driving, we’ll need evidence of your valid driving licence.
  
  

These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.

Other Relevant Information

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

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