Project officer

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Willerby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking an organised, proactive and analytical Project Officer to join our Environmental Services and Streetscene team. You will help develop and deliver projects that improve efficiency, resilience and performance of frontline services.

You will analyze operational data, carry out research and feasibility work, prepare reports, monitor milestones and risks, and support new processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Organised, proactive and analytical mindset.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.
• Willing to learn specialist software and digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyse operational data and conduct research and feasibility work.
• Prepare reports and briefings; monitor project actions, milestones and risks.
• Contribute to waste collection round design and scenario modelling.
• Maintain and improve back-office systems; develop performance information.
• Support the introduction of new processes and ways of working.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Digital systems

Job description

The job itself

We are looking for an organised, proactive and analytical Project Officer to join our team.

This is an exciting and varied role supporting projects and service improvements across Environmental Services and Streetscene. Working with managers, operational teams, corporate services and external suppliers, you will help develop and deliver projects that improve the efficiency, resilience and performance of frontline services.

The role will involve analysing operational data, carrying out research and feasibility work, preparing reports and briefings, and monitoring project actions, milestones and risks. You will also contribute to waste collection round design and scenario modelling, maintain and improve back-office systems, develop performance information and support the introduction of new processes and ways of working.

We are looking for someone with strong analytical, organisational and communication skills who can manage competing priorities and work effectively with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders. You will be confident using Microsoft Office and digital systems, able to present information clearly and willing to learn specialist software.

In return, you'll join a supportive team and have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects that directly contribute to improving services for residents and local communities.