Project Officer (New Build Development) (Hiring Immediately) in Bradford

We're recruiting an experienced Project Officer! In this role, you’ll support reporting across multiple projects, maintain accurate records, trackers, and systems, and provide vital administrative and financial support to ensure projects run smoothly and efficiently.

About us

We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people. Last year we launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we’ve worked with colleagues and customers to find out what’s important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who’ll help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.

Duties include:

• Assist with reporting across multiple new-build housing projects in line with agreed timelines and budgets
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and update development dashboards
• Keep charging files up to date and ensure Homes England audit information is available in the system
• Collate and present project progress reports for the Senior Development Manager
• Support and coordinate internal and external audits and compliance reviews alongside Project Managers
• Assist the Head of Development and team with planning, monitoring, and reporting
• Maintain project records, trackers, and Sequel system to ensure cashflows are up to date
• Provide handover information to other departments (e.g., Asset Management, Housing Management, Compliance), including compliance certification and Health & Safety files
• Upload new property and scheme information onto housing management systems, ensuring data accuracy
• Assist with financial administration (raising purchase orders, processing invoices, updating budget trackers)
• Help maintain the Development Procedure Manual
• Provide administrative assistance to the Senior Development Team

Requirements

• Familiarity with development systems (e.g., Sequel), spreadsheets, and project reporting tools
• Knowledge of property development and construction processes and a good understanding of the statutory and regulatory procedures and performance requirements
• Confident using IT systems (e.g. Microsoft Packages) and development systems
• Able to analyse data and present complex information with insight clearly and confidently
• Have a strategic mindset, as you need to be able to see the big picture and understand how each individual task contributes to the Incommunities overall goals
• Commutable distance of BD17 and able to be in the office 3 days per week
• Right to work in the UK, visa sponsorship isn't available
• A basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the pre-employment process - Criminal Conviction Checks

Benefits

• Starting salary of £32,507 which increases with service up to £36,229 per year (Pay Award due April)
• Social Housing Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Training, development, and qualification opportunities
• Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
• Corporate health scheme membership
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local gym membership discounts
• A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support

Join Our Team! We’re looking for great people to join us! At Incommunities, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences—because we know that diverse perspectives make us stronger.

Based in Bradford, a city known for its rich cultural diversity, we serve vibrant communities. As a social housing provider, we’re passionate about making a real difference by providing safe, affordable homes and improving lives.