Project Officer

Full Vacancy Description

Job Description Project Officer

Location: based at home

Summary

About the role:

To help deliver the Regulators’ Pioneer Fund ‘Intelligence Support for Private

Sector Housing Teams in England’ project – to encourage collaboration and

intelligence sharing between housing authorities in England.

About you:

You will be a motivated team player with relevant experience of regulatory work,

intelligence handling and/or a local authority private sector housing team. You

will have experience of delivering projects and encouraging collaboration.

between local authorities or other organisations.

What you will do:

Work with colleagues in the team to deliver the project by building relationships.

with local authority housing teams in regional areas of England to support the

sharing of information and intelligence with other housing authorities.

Your responsibilities will be:

Work with team colleagues to develop and produce a project plan in line with

that set out in the Regulators’ Pioneer Fund application.

Develop a working knowledge of the National Trading Standards Intelligence

Operating Model and regional/national intelligence structures and use this as a

basis for delivering the project.

Develop and maintain contacts with local Housing and Environmental Health

authorities within a local authority region in England.

Liaise and work with private sector housing and associated teams in a specified.

region on an ongoing basis to encourage, support and deliver the aims of the project.

Work with project team colleagues to share good practice and ensure.

consistency of approach to collaboration between housing teams in their respective regions and with other housing teams across England and other stakeholders such as Police and Trading Standards.

Represent and promote the work of the project in the media and at events around the country and within the region.

Explore legacy opportunities for the project, including options for sustainability after the end of the project

Work with the team managers to ensure that the project is meeting its strategic objectives.

Contribute to the development of policy and guidance for the project and assist with production of reports as required.

This role does not require access to Police related systems and is therefore not subject to a NPPV check.

Health and Safety Statement:

To co-operate with their employer and follow health and safety advice and instructions.

Equalities Statement:

To abide by the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as laid down in the Council’s Equalities Policy.

Notwithstanding the detail in this job description, the job holder will undertake such work as may be determined by the Manager from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the ‘Principal Responsibilities of the Job’.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a relevant enforcement or intelligence environment

Will have delivered projects at a local or regional level.

Experience of collaboration between organisations at a local or regional level

Knowledge

Essential

An understanding of statutory and regulatory controls undertaken by private sector housing and/or Trading Standards & Environmental Health authorities

An understanding of the Intelligence Operating Model and how it applies to local authority enforcement work

Desirable

Be aware of the current challenges facing local authorities in the UK.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Qualification at level 5 or above in a related discipline or hold a professional qualification at a similar level/ previous experience in a similar role

Project or programme change management qualification or to be obtained within an agreed period

Desirable

Relevant regulatory qualification

Personal Qualities

Essential

Shall be honest, reliable and committed.

Show qualities in innovation and determination.

Demonstrate the ability to work in a sensitive and sometimes stressful environment under pressure

Be creative, dynamic and forward thinking in their approach to work.

Be confident and capable of delivering presentations to a range of audiences.

Skills

Essential

Will have excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.

Competent in the use IT systems, including Microsoft 365 and database applications

Be a good communicator both orally and in writing.

Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

Other Requirements

Essential

Strong commitment to local government and the concept of public service

Possess a current, valid driving licence and have the ability to travel around the country, including overnight stays.

Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Our values:

Professional

Whatever role we play in the council, we act with professionalism and integrity.

Positive

We take a positive attitude in all we do.

Progressive

We take a proactive and responsible approach to planning for the future.

Open

We keep each other informed, share knowledge and act with honesty and integrity.

Collaborative

We work constructively and willingly on joint initiatives.