Requirements Project Officer - Fixed term 12 Months

Barnet Council; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Requirements Project Officer for a 12-month fixed-term contract to gather project information and manage budgets. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, drafting governance documents, and supporting minor estate projects. Proven communication skills and experience with project management and financial modeling are vital. This position offers a hybrid working model with a mandatory office day at the Colindale Office. Benefits include annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Experience managing projects across diverse teams.
• Proficient in MS Office tools, particularly Excel and Project.

Responsibilities

• Write requirement statements and gather information for projects.
• Administer the Property Review Programme Board and monitor budgets.
• Engage with stakeholders to develop requirements and appraisal options.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Project Management experience

Budget management experience

Analytic skills

Collaborative teamwork

Persuasive communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Directorate : Growth

Contract Type : 12 Months FTC

Hours : 36

Salary : Grade H - £39,276 - £42,771

Location : Colindale Office, London

Closing Date : 4th January 2026

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values : Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.

About the role

The Requirements Project Officer's role is to write requirement statements and gather information for options appraisals for future projects. They administer the Property Review Programme Board, monitor the Property Review Programme budget (circa £1m pa), assist with monitoring the Estates Managed Budgets (circa £8m pa), raise purchase orders, manage minor projects and draft various other documents.

The incumbent will work with stakeholders to develop requirements and options appraisals. The post holder will also draft a variety of governance documents, such as committee reports, Delegated Powers Reports, Office Decision Papers and Project / Procurement Initiation Documents.

The post holder will actively manage and support minor estates projects and the associated relationships between the authority's internal and external stakeholders and its strategic partners, to support the LBB Estates team's objectives.

Key to this role will be the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders from both within and outside the council, to achieve effective integrated and best value outcomes for residents of Barnet. The Requirements Project Officer is expected to embrace and maintain the council's values and behaviours through working collaboratively with peers, service colleagues, partners and stakeholders.

This role is hybrid, however there is the requirement to travel across the borough as and when required and there is a one day mandatory office day at Colindale Office at minimum as the business requires.

About you

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• IT skills: Computer literate and advanced experience with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project
• Project Management: Experience of managing projects in a complex organisation with a large and varied stakeholder base
• Experience of budget management
• Experience of financial modelling and business case development
• Experience of delivering projects to time, quality, and cost
• Highly developed problem solving and analytic skills
• Communication and influencing: Excellent interpersonal skills as this role requires working with a range of people
• The ability to present to stakeholders and managers
• The skill of persuasive communication
• To be able to make strong connections with a wide range of people
• Setting direction: Should be able to demonstrate a level of autonomy in managing own workload
• Team working: Understanding of local authorities and the context in which they operate
• Experience of working with senior managers to develop and implement projects and initiatives
• The willingness to work as a wider team is essential for this role
• Work collaboratively with peers and stakeholders
• To take ideas from different members of teams, analysing what can and cannot be used
• To be able to work with a wide range of people who achieve goals in different ways
• The ability to create an open environment for discussion
• Constructively use conflict as an opportunity to generate innovative solutions
• The ability to work with different departments to ensure cross‑department collaboration
• Managing performance: Experience delivering projects to time, quality, and cost; Managing the performance of the projects and external teams is essential to the role
• Striving for excellence: To strive for excellent results in project delivery
• High levels of personal motivation and drive for results
• Exemplary written work

What we offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
• Work‑life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part‑time
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee well‑being training programmes including confidential employee assistance

How to apply

Read the job description and person specification before clicking 'Apply' to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Kreena Patel on [contact details].

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Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID / Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.

To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part‑time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work‑life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

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All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction with your suitability for the position.

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