CORPORATE PROJECT OFFICER
Directorate: Environmental and Community Services
Department: Corporate Project Team
Salary: Grade G - £36,648 to £40,221 per year (pay award pending)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Ilkeston Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5RP. Will be required to travel to other locations within Erewash Borough Council
Hybrid working available
Come and join our new Corporate Project Team delivering a range of projects and innovative change!
Are you a skilled and experienced project professional? Are you seeking a role where each day brings new challenges? If you have the drive to lead initiatives that enhance efficiency, improve services, and build future resilience, we want you on our team!
The Corporate Project Team is in its infancy but has already achieved success in delivering impactful change. This opportunity allows us to drive further improvements and directly impact the services provided to the local community as part of our business transformation goals.
As a team, we engage in a variety of projects, from optimising accommodation space to streamlining services. We need someone who can effectively prioritise work, identify innovative solutions, and gain buy-in for their implementation.
The Perfect Candidate:
• Strong Project Management Skills: Ability to plan, organise, and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Independence and Collaboration: Manage various projects independently while also supporting wider project teams.
• Qualifications and Experience: Prince2 certification or equivalent project management qualifications, or significant experience.
• Business Analysis: Proficiency in business analysis for example process mapping for both current and future systems.
• Data Analysis: Ability to analyse data and to present findings through various reports.
Why Choose Us?
Step into a new era where change and transformation are in the air. Erewash Borough Council presents a great opportunity for individuals wanting to leave a tangible mark in the public sector. Join us on this exciting journey towards a promising future!
Please see the job description and person specification for full details.
Benefits of Working for Us
In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:
• Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year
• Free workplace car parking within the Borough
• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development
• Family friendly flexible and hybrid/home working policies available
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions
• Subsidised leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme
For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact Ryan Ward, Corporate Project Manager on 0115 907 2267 or email ryan.ward@erewash.gov.uk. No recruiters or advertisers please.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 2 June 2024 at midnight.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role.
To submit a CV please click on the 'Apply Online' icon located at the foot of the page. You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.
For further information about working for Erewash Borough Council and how to apply for this job please visit our website at https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html
Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, Telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk
If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.
The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.
The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.
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