Project Delivery Officer in Northwich

We're looking for a Project Delivery Officer to support the development and delivery of a wide range of projects across RMG. This role is key to helping initiatives move smoothly from initial concept through delivery and into business as usual (BAU). You'll play a hands‐on role in coordinating activity, organising tasks, gathering information and ensuring the right documentation is in place to keep projects on track. Projects will vary in type and scale, from operational improvements through to new service developments, so this is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and practical delivery.

A core part of the role is making sure that once projects are delivered, ownership, processes and responsibilities are clearly handed over to the relevant teams.

Where will you be working? Based out of our offices in Northwich (CW9 7LN) – we can offer flexible working arrangements on a case by case basis.

What you'll be doing:

• Progressing day‐to‐day delivery tasks, ensuring actions are completed on time and to a high standard
• Developing and maintaining project scopes, timelines and task plans
• Gathering information, carrying out research and completing analysis to support delivery
• Maintaining project documentation including risks, actions, assumptions and timelines
• Working closely with internal teams and external partners to resolve queries and progress activity
• Preparing materials for internal reviews, decision forums and handover processes
• Ensuring completed projects are transitioned smoothly into BAU with clear ownership and documentation

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience delivering practical operational or site‐based work
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confidence working with a range of internal colleagues, external partners and contractors
• Ability to interpret information, identify risks early and take proactive action
• Competent using digital tools such as Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams
• Adaptable, quick to learn and comfortable working across changing priorities

• Legal or contractual awareness when coordinating work with partners or contractors
• Awareness of project management tools or approaches
• Experience within property, housing, operational or service‐led environments

What we can offer you:

• 27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays plus 2 additional paid volunteer days per year.
• Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re-claiming for optical treatment, dental care, physiotherapy, GP Charges, plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services).
• Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 5 study days).
• Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Access to Our Place Rewards, offering a huge range of shopping discounts, instore vouchers, reloadable e-cards, cashback on online purchases, and many exclusive offers!

What's next? If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.

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