Project Officer

Project Officer: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

About The Role

Working Hours: 35 hours per week (candidates for job-share for 17.5 hours may also be considered)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Closing Date: 02 June 2025

Closing time: 11.59pm

Interview Method: Face to Face

This role is subject to –

2 References – where possible we require 3 years’ employment history.

The Capital Programmes Division is looking for a Project officer to join it Commercial and Compliance Team to provide back-office commercial support to the business.

The Division is part of the Growth & Development Directorate and is responsible for developing and delivering approximately £200m pa of Major and Minor Capital Programmes construction project across the city.

This role sits within the Commercial Performance & Compliance Team and is part of the Division’s Project Management Office. The team ensures, through proactive risk and assurance management, that the business is safeguarded and complies with the obligations under its contracts for the supply of goods and services. It is also responsible for all governance, process and procedures required to enable a clear and audit-able workflow, and allows clear visibility and reporting on financial arrangements, including accountability for departmental budget performance and project finance.

This Project Officer will be part of a team that ensures that the business complies with council’s project management methodology and will be involved with the development of quality standards and quality reviews which will contribute to the successful management and delivery of projects on time, to budget and quality. The role will also support regular project reporting and risk management.

About the Candidate The successful candidate will understand risk management and will be able to maintain risk logs as well as being able to organise and deal with multiple tasks. Numeracy skills are required to collate, review, and record financial data. You will also need excellent communication skills to engage with a variety of stakeholders. The ability to analyse data and to use a variety of ICT packages, including Microsoft SharePoint, are essential. You will also need an awareness of public sector procurement, construction related contracts, and the construction Design & Management (CDM) 2015 regulations.

If you feel that you meet the job requirements, then we look forward to hearing from

About Us

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer

• Generous holiday allowance – Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension – You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave – Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks – Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow – We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member – We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave – Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

Creating an Inclusive Team at (Company Name - Subscribers only)

At (Company Name - Subscribers only), we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

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