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Reading Borough Council isseekingan experienced and ambitious Housing Delivery Project Officer to lead the delivery of a portfolioof housingand regeneration schemes.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the borough's future through the successful delivery of new-build housing developments and major capital projects. Managing projects from inception through to completion, you will help maximise housing delivery, regenerate communities and ensure residents benefit from high-quality, sustainable and affordable homes.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About the role
As Housing Delivery Project Officer, you will:
- Deliver Housing and capital projects across the borough, working closely with a range of stakeholders.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, helping to ensure schemes are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
- Undertake feasibility studies to assess opportunities for remodelling, decommissioning or new development projects.
- Coordinate community engagement and consultation activities linked to development schemes.
- Support the preparation of project briefs, planning applications and procurement activities.
- Monitor project budgets, authorise invoices and maintain accurate financial records.
- Prepare project reports and updates for senior managers and council committees where required.
- Represent the council at internal and external meetings, working groups and consultation events.
- Contribute to communication materials, newsletters and project-related website content.
About you
We'relooking for someone who can build positive relationships, organise complex workloads and confidently manage competing priorities.
You will have:
- Experience working within a project management environment
- Experience of working as part of a project or management team.
- Experience managing building, property or related capital projects.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Good numerical, analytical and IT skills, including competency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
- The ability to manage deadlines, prioritise workloads and adapt to changing demands
You’llbe part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’llalso be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential asa great placeto live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading
Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are usedefficientlyand employees’ skills are developed and used effectively
Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential
Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambitionisstrongly encouraged, andyou’llget a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
- Generous holidayentitlement -25days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to30 days after 5 years’ service and33days after 10 years' service, with theoptionto buyadditionalleave
- A wide range of flexible working opportunities
- Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
- Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
- On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
- Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance,servicingand road tax
Closing Date: Sunday 2nd August 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interview Process: To be confirmed
Housing Delivery Project Oficer in Reading employer: Reading Borough Council
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