SENIOR PROJECT SUPPORT OFFICER

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working options

LGPS pension scheme

Training & development

Employee wellbeing support

Welsh language advantage

Cycle to Work discount

Job summary

Cardiff Council in Wales is seeking a full-time temporary Project Officer to join the Service Improvement Team. You will assist the Project Manager by delivering large-scale and complex projects to achieve outcomes, with options for home-working or County Hall and occasional travel around the city.

Strong organisational, interpersonal and analytical skills are essential, including multi-agency collaboration and report writing.

Qualifications

• Experience of delivering change within an organisation alongside experience of multi-agency partnership working.
• Experience of providing high-quality reports and documents alongside excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• A relevant qualification would be desirable, but not essential and full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in managing large scale and/or complex projects to facilitate the delivery of required project outcomes.
• Complete high-level intensive project tasks to ensure effective management and performance.

Skills

Change delivery

Partnership working

Reports & Analysis

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualification desirable

Job description

A full-time temporary opportunity has become available within the Service Improvement Team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed individual with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to join the Service Improvement Team. The Service Improvement Team are responsible for suggesting and implementing improvements to services across Housing & Communities.

About the job

The successful candidate will assist the Project Manager in managing large scale and/or complex projects to facilitate the delivery of required project outcomes. The postholder would assist by completing high-level intensive project tasks ensuring effective management and performance.

This position will be home-working or based at County Hall but will also potentially be required to work at various locations throughout the city.

What We Are Looking For From You

You will have

• Experience of delivering change within an organisation alongside experience of multi-agency partnership working.
• Experience of providing high-quality reports and documents alongside excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• A relevant qualification would be desirable, but not essential and full training will be provided.

We take the welfare of our staff seriously and strive to always create a positive working environment ensuring that our amazing workforce feel respected and valued.

Here are some examples of how we try and achieve this:

• A generous annual leave entitlement.
• Adaptable working arrangements, which can include a flexi scheme allowing you to work a schedule that suits you and meets the needs of the service.
• Access to the Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan.
• Guaranteed access to further Training & Development to give you the opportunity advance your career with us.
• Access to employee equality networks for support, guidance and socialising (these networks include the Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Network, Carers Network, Disability Network, LGBT Network & the Women's Network).
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Access to comprehensive employee wellbeing support.
• Access to the MyAdvantages Employee Benefits Platform (which includes access to the Council's Cycle to Work Scheme and exclusive discounts at retailers such as Asda, Tesco & Ikea).

The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh alongside other community languages would be an advantage.

Additional information

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Basic check.

This post is temporary until 31 st October 2027.

Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools-based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.

The interview process for this role will be conducted face to face or otherwise on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. The hiring manager will advise on the format of the interview as part of the recruitment process. If you have any concerns about your ability to take part in a virtual interview process or would like to have an informal chat about this role please contact Taliesin Davies ([e-mail]). This role represents an excellent career opportunity for the right candidate.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.

Please note the Council does not accept CV's. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website :

Important information you need read in order to complete your application:-

Job Category Housing

Department Housing & Communities

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Temporary