Inclusive Economy Project Officer - Pride in Place

Job description

Job Introduction

Salary: £40,444 to £43,149 a year pro rata
Hours: 37 hours a week
Contract type: Secondment for 12 months

This role is available for 12 months. Internal candidates who are permanent employees of Luton Council will be appointed on a secondment basis, while external candidates and other eligible applicants will be appointed on a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

Current Luton Council employees applying for this opportunity must obtain written approval from their manager before applying (an email will suffice). A copy of this approval must be included with the application, as we will be unable to progress applications without it.

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

What You'll be doing

As an Inclusive Economy Project Officer, you will play a central role in facilitating, managing and monitoring the delivery of the Pride in Place Impact Fund and Pride in Place 2 programmes, ensuring that projects are effectively implemented and deliver meaningful outcomes for local communities. Working closely with neighbourhood boards, residents, partners and stakeholders, you will support the development and delivery of local priorities that contribute to the Government's Pride in Place agenda and Luton's wider vision for Luton 2040. You will be responsible for coordinating programme activity, monitoring performance, managing risks and timescales, and ensuring funding is used effectively to maximise impact. The role also involves undertaking research, analysing data and intelligence, and producing high-quality reports, briefings and updates for senior leaders, governance boards and central government departments. In addition, you will support the senior management team in driving forward the wider economic growth strategy, helping to translate strategic priorities into clear, tangible outcomes that support inclusive growth, strengthen communities and create opportunities for residents across the town.

What we're looking for

We're looking for a proactive and highly organised project professional with experience of successfully delivering projects or programmes and achieving measurable outcomes. You'll have a proven ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, including businesses, public and voluntary sector organisations, central government departments, community groups and local residents, building strong and productive relationships to achieve shared objectives. Strong communication and engagement skills are essential, with experience of developing and delivering communications, marketing activity and stakeholder events, alongside the ability to influence, negotiate and secure commitment from partners at all levels. You will be confident managing competing priorities, resolving challenges constructively and using your relationship-building skills to foster positive outcomes. The successful candidate will also have strong analytical capabilities, able to interpret complex data and information, identify trends and translate findings into clear, concise reports, recommendations and presentations for a variety of audiences. Knowledge of PRINCE2 or equivalent project management methodologies, tools and techniques is desirable, together with practical project management experience and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes that support inclusive growth and thriving communities.

About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

Application Process
Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English.

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.

Benefits

Please click here to learn about Luton Council Employee Benefits.

How to apply

We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
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Attached documents:

• Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf - Luton Values Flyer
• PREF106405 202608 M1 Inclusive Economy Project Officer Pride in place.pdf