Job Introduction
Assistant School Project Officer
Assistant School Project Officer
We are looking for an experienced Assistant School Project Officer to support our work in on developing and delivering school build projects. The Assistant School Project Officer will provide support to a small team of School Project Managers and may be seeking a career as a Project Manager.
You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will be supporting the planning, development and commissioning of projects across our school estate. You will also be supporting our SEND Improvement agenda, as well as our capital programme, which includes an ambitious programme of projects that will increase SEND sufficiency and provide local specialist places for local children and families.
You will work with the Project Team to assist in the delivery of all projects within the Programme Plan, work will include client liaison, client-side project support and the preparation of all internal documentation required to deliver the programme.
You will be required to:
- Develop strong partnerships both internally and externally, helping to harness the best resources to support the delivery of a complex programme of work.
- An ability to learn and support in democratic reporting writing and presentation skills.
- Ability to grow your specialist skills and knowledge of the construction industry in particular school capital build programmes and development of specialist places projects.
- Knowledge and experience of delivering projects on time and within capitalised budget limits.
- 3 A levels, NVQ 3, HND or diploma (or equivalent experience).
- Good knowledge of ICT including Excel, Word, Outlook and other programmes relevant to the role.
- Working towards PRINCE 2 / PMP / RICS or equivalent project management qualification or equivalent professional experience.
- Developing experience in a project management (or equivalent) role.
- Developing experience in the construction delivery phase of projects.
If you are interested in this role and have some questions please do not hesitate to contact Tanya Smith, Head of School Place Planning, Admissions and Capital at tanya.smith@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues. Find out more on support.aspx" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(54,30,84);text-decoration:none;">our website.
As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. This is expected to be in place in 2024.
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