The role
** THIS ROLE IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL SOUTHWARK COUNCIL EMPLOYEES **
Are you passionate about making a difference and supporting key initiatives? We’re looking for a dynamic and driven Project Support Officer to join our Sales & Acquisitions Team! This role is perfect for someone with a knack for numbers, databases, and strategic problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data Management: Create and maintain databases to manage workstreams, ensuring the smooth delivery of services.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders on the buying and selling of Council land and property.
- Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with housing, finance, procurement legislation, and Council policies.
- Project Development: Contribute to new initiatives aimed at boosting affordable housing supply.
- Service Improvement: Assist in improving processes related to compliance and service delivery.
- Analysis & Problem Solving: Use your analytical skills to solve problems and streamline operations.
How will you make an impact?
- Proven experience in Project Support or a similar role, ideally within local government or housing organisations
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to provide data-driven insights.
- Experience with legislative and policy compliance, particularly in housing and procurement.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with homeowners and various Council departments.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet targets with minimal supervision.
- A team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to contribute to new initiatives.
- Enjoy a balanced approach with flexible home working, alongside occasional travel to our London Bridge HQ.
Additional salary details
About Southwark Council
Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals, and attend our universities.
Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
Benefits and more information
https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
Salary Range: £32,700 - £38,769
Recruitment timetable
Application Closing Date: 11:59 PM on the 27th of October 2024
Interview Dates: 4th of November 2024
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.
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