Project Officer

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Manchester City Council as a Project Officer in the Capital Programmes Division, where you'll provide essential commercial support for major construction projects. This role involves ensuring compliance with project management methodologies and contributing to risk management and financial reporting. With a generous benefits package and a commitment to inclusivity, this position offers a chance to make a real impact in a vibrant city.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Retirement scheme

Enhanced parental and carers leave

Discounts on shopping and holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Understanding of risk management and ability to maintain risk logs.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in ICT packages, including Microsoft SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide back-office commercial support to the business.
• Ensure compliance with project management methodology.
• Contribute to developing quality standards and support project reporting.

Skills

Risk Management

Communication

Numeracy Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Understanding of public sector procurement

Proficiency in ICT packages

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

About The Role

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 its Commercial and Compliance Team to provide back-office commercial support to the business.

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

This role sits within the Commercial Performance & Compliance Team, 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 contractual obligations for the supply of goods and services. It is also responsible for governance, processes, procedures, and financial reporting to enable clear, auditable workflows and accountability for departmental budget and project finance.

The Project Officer will ensure compliance with the council's project management methodology, contribute to developing quality standards and reviews, and support project reporting and risk management.

About the Candidate

The successful candidate will have an understanding of risk management, ability to maintain risk logs, organize multiple tasks, and possess numeracy skills for financial data review. Excellent communication skills are essential for stakeholder engagement. Proficiency in ICT packages, including Microsoft SharePoint, and awareness of public sector procurement, construction contracts, and CDM 2015 regulations are required.

If you meet the job requirements, we look forward to hearing from you.

About Us

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 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 value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and are not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer

• Generous holiday allowance: Up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years. Additional leave can be purchased.
• Retirement scheme: Enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with options to top up benefits, including life cover.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave: Family leave options to bond with a new born or support family during life events.
• Perks: Discounts on shopping, holidays, phone contracts, cycle schemes, and more.
• Learning and development: Workshops, training, apprenticeships, and onboarding programs.
• Good Employment Charter member: Commitment to flexible, fair, and healthy working conditions, with pay reviews and union recognition.
• Volunteering leave: Up to 3 days paid leave for community volunteering.

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council

We value diversity and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people, and young people.

Support During the Process

• Interview adjustments: Let us know if you need any during the interview.
• Accessible formats: Use our ReciteMe tool for accessible content features.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

We guarantee assessments for applicants meeting minimum shortlisting criteria and who identify as:

• Members of the Armed Forces or veterans
• Current or former care leavers
• Individuals with disabilities or long-term conditions

When You Join Us

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:

• A workplace adjustment hub for support and advice
• Inclusive staff networks for disabled, neurodiverse, and mental health staff
• Commitment to accessible and disability-friendly workplaces

For more information or adjustments, email [e-mail].

What we will need from you if successful

Applicants must evidence their right to work in the UK before employment. Sponsorship is not available under the Skilled Worker route. Consider your own options accordingly.

Pre-Employment Checks

If successful, checks may include:

• Proof of Right to Work
• References
• Qualifications
• DBS check, if applicable
• Residency proof, if required
• Police vetting, if applicable
• BPSS clearance, if applicable
• Driving licence, if applicable

These checks ensure safety and security for our community.

Other relevant information

We support inclusivity and provide aids or adaptations as needed. If a task is unachievable, we consider role redesign.

For more details, see the attached role profile. Use our pay calculator to estimate your take-home pay.

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