Corporate Projects Officer - Transformation & Governance in London

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.

THIS IS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT OR SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS.

About The Team

The Corporate Programmes team works closely with senior managers across the organisation to provide advice and guidance on the council’s approach to project and programme management, as well as directly managing and supporting high-profile projects and programmes aligned with the council’s key strategic priorities. With the continuing significant financial pressure on the council, the team’s focus is on cross-council transformation projects that deliver substantial savings, generate income or other financial benefit.

About The Role

The post holder will work with the Projects and Programmes Managers to implement the council’s frameworks for managing projects and programmes. They will also work closely with them to deliver high-profile projects in support of the council’s key strategic priorities, ensuring effective governance and reporting arrangements are in place. They will work collaboratively across multiple service areas, directorates and organisations. Key responsibilities will include:

• Collating information to enable oversight of key projects and programmes, including the escalation of risks and issues.
• Supporting the design of project scope, business cases, PIDS and project plans.
• Undertaking research and analysis, options appraisals, assessments and evaluations to support business cases.
• Undertaking budget monitoring and forecasting as required.
• Supporting regular reporting to board meetings, senior management meetings and committees, including benefits tracking.
• Supporting change management and advising on engagement activities.
• Supporting training on the council’s approach to project and programme management and advising on project management guidelines and templates.

About You

The Projects Officer (Corporate) will be flexible, highly motivated and enthusiastic. They will have:

• Good communication, stakeholder and relationship management skills, with proven ability to integrate well into a team and build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Ability to support projects and programmes with some experience of delivery, including the analysis of data.
• Ability to prepare reports and presentations on potentially complex issues and present to a variety of audiences in an effective and clear style.
• Ability to monitor project and programme budgets.
• Ability to problem solve and identify innovative solutions to challenges.
• Ability to work effectively, flexibly and constructively with colleagues in a team.

What We Offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents.
• Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time.
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more.
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Employee well-being training programs including confidential employee assistance.

How To Apply

Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact either: Alaine Clarke - Head of Programmes, Performance & Risk – OR Monika Patel - Acting Projects & Programmes Manager (Corporate).

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.

To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process.

All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.