Project Officer - Capital Projects

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Project Officer within the Education Infrastructure Team at Birmingham City Council. This fixed-term role involves managing education property projects, ensuring compliance, and engaging with stakeholders. Benefits include pension membership, annual leave, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Membership of the West Midlands Pension Fund

30 days annual leave

Discounted gym membership

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and delivery.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage risks and issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate programming and stakeholder engagement.
• Maintain action logs and manage risk registers.
• Support the Schools Capital Programme compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Risk management

Job description

Project Officer - Capital Projects

Fixed Term Contract for 12 months to cover maternity leave

Grade 4 - £33,366 - £40,476. Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Grade 4 Project Officer within the Education Infrastructure Team (Children and Families Directorate). The role involves supporting the delivery and management of Education property and projects within a specified portfolio. You will also support the delivery of the Schools Capital Programme to ensure compliance and proper maintenance of the Education property portfolio.

Your responsibilities include coordinating programming, stakeholder engagement, approvals, and key activities for specific work streams within the Education Infrastructure Team. This involves programming, servicing meetings, maintaining action logs, and managing risk/issue registers. You will collaborate and communicate with all parties involved in your designated portfolio of work or projects.

Benefits include membership of the West Midlands Pension Fund, 30 days annual leave, discounted gym membership, and family-friendly policies.

Application Process

• For informal inquiries, please contact Neil Wilkie at 07920 088 534.
• Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments section of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria through your personal qualities, skills, and experience, including your motivation for applying. The statement should not exceed 1500 words. Applications without both documents will not be considered.
• We encourage prompt applications as roles may close earlier than the stated deadline due to high volume.

Additional Information

• Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and is committed to inclusive employment practices.
• Please inform us of any reasonable adjustments or support needed during the application process.
• Interviews will be conducted virtually via video conferencing, with further details provided to shortlisted candidates.
• Ref: BCC2778
• We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and consider flexible working options.
• A DBS check will be conducted.
• Proof of right to work in the UK is required, in accordance with UK Home Office requirements. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) must hold a relevant visa from UKVI.
• Additional details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.