PROJECT OFFICER

Overview

About The Service

This is an exciting time to join Cardiff Council’s Development and Regeneration Service Area. Cardiff Council is working hard to deliver local regeneration schemes and new build housing projects to help tackle housing need and improve Cardiff Council's local communities. Cardiff Council work closely with Cardiff Council's local communities, local Councillors and local stakeholders, and as a team, Cardiff Council is passionate about what Cardiff Council do.

About the job

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of a council housing build programme across a diverse range of sites throughout Cardiff, specifically in the area of older persons accommodation. You will be involved in all stages of project delivery from planning and design to implementation and evaluation. Involvement in funding bids and project finances will also be required.

All projects include site investigation and appraisals, liaising with tenants and residents, and working in partnership with other service areas and external agencies in the design and specification of schemes.

What Cardiff Council is Looking For From You

You should have a qualification or proven experience in regeneration, housing, or a related discipline, possess good communication and customer care skills, be well organised, and be able to work on your own initiative. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with partners would be crucial to this role.

Additional information

THIS POST IS TEMPORARY FOR 12 MONTHS.

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.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

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

If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or after reading the Job Description, if you would like an informal discussion about the post please contact Asmut Price, 07976 003091 or Teresa Barnes on 07976 777274.

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 Cardiff Council's website:

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

• Application Guidance
• Applying for jobs with Cardiff Council
• Behavioural Competency Framework

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• Employee Charter
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
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