Project Officer (Infrastructure Delivery)

Oxfordshire County Council; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Oxfordshire is seeking a highly organized programme manager to oversee infrastructure projects. The role involves supporting project managers with accurate reporting and maintaining standards to optimize processes. Ideal candidates will demonstrate expertise in project management and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers flexible working patterns, comprehensive benefits including generous annual leave, and professional development opportunities within a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Great learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family friendly policies

Discounts for shopping and travel

Qualifications

• Highly organized with sound knowledge of programme and project management.
• Ability to support Project Managers and Programme Leads effectively.
• Understanding of project governance and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage distinct infrastructure programmes as a subject expert.
• Provide accurate reporting and keep project information updated.
• Ensure governance standards are applied to reduce costs and minimize risks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of programme and project management

Understanding of Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Are you looking for an exciting challenge? Then this role at Oxfordshire County Council may be precisely what you're seeking. Currently in the midst of a bold venture to support the creation of up to 100,000 new homes, re-shape infrastructure and devise transport solutions that will make active travel the norm, we have a £multi-million investment plan in place that will transform Oxfordshire's potential.

Oxfordshire is experiencing significant economic and cultural growth with plans in place to contribute £78 billion to the UK economy by 2035. The role provides an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of a county-wide challenge. It's a challenge that we are determined to deliver. Join us, and you could be central to this fascinating work.

The Infrastructure Delivery Programme Management Office (PMO) sits within Environment & Highways directorate and supports the delivery of a half a billion- pound plus capital infrastructure programme over the coming years.

About the Role

You will own and become a subject area expert for one or more distinct infrastructure programmes and primarily support Project Managers and Programme Leads with accurate reporting and keeping project information up to date.

You'll ensure standards are maintained to reduce costs and minimise risks as well as providing support in enabling efficient decision making. You will report, track and ensure schemes are managed in a controlled way. The PMO team make sure that the Council's Governance and Compliance standards are applied.

This role can offer flexibility in working pattern and we operate an agile working policy. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

About you

We are seeking a highly organised person with sound knowledge of programme and project management and business processes. You will work closely with the Infrastructure Delivery Teams, Scheme officers and Leadership teams on several large-scale projects, ensuring that projects are reported on accurately in terms of overall timing, budget and deliverables. A good understanding of the Microsoft Office suite of products is key.

This role is ideally suited to a motivated, confident individual, with self-starter capabilities, comfortable at working alone as well as part of a team.

Rewards and benefits

• Great learning and development opportunities to support your growth
• Technology to support agile working
• Employee Assistance Programme – including health and wellbeing support
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with employer contributions up to 19.9%
• Generous annual leave – 30 days plus bank holidays, and an option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Discounts – local and national offers for shopping and travel

Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to: Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to: Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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