Central Bedfordshire is an ambitious authority, determined to be an exemplary one. Our strategic location and high quality of life mean we are one of the fastest growing areas in the country.
As a council we face the same challenges every business does - investing in the right places and delivering great results. Except for us, it’s all about our 289,000 residents. We’re totally focussed on helping to improve their lives and making Central Bedfordshire a great place to live and work.
This is a great time to join us on our journey.
About the role:
Community Services are committed to ensuring Central Bedfordshire is a great place to live, work and visit. We achieve this by managing several large-scale, high-cost public-facing services that enhance our area, including waste collection and disposal, street cleansing and grounds maintenance. You’ll find your greatness as you play an integral role working in Environmental Services to plan, deliver and evaluate projects within the service area.
As a Project Officer you will carry out activities such as liaising with internal colleagues to identify projects to improve service delivery, increase resident engagement and/or achieve financial savings, making use of existing resources and technology where appropriate. You excel in your ability to communicate at all levels with people from all backgrounds and you will have a proven track record in completing projects on time and to budget. You will be accustomed to providing reports to show plans and progress and managing relationships and influencing suppliers and stakeholders, including elected members.
Educated to a high standard and/or with good experience in a comparable role with knowledge of project management techniques, you’re used to problem-solving, multi-tasking and managing resources effectively. You are an effective communicator, adept at liaising with stakeholders and maximising collaborative working, with a professional and proactive approach, used to using your initiative. You will have a high level of IT skills, literacy and numeracy with the ability to process data and set realistic and suitable outputs or objectives. Knowledge of the environmental sector would be an advantage. You’ll get the chance to gain insight and knowledge in environmental based services. You’ll also find your own greatness as you deliver projects that improve residents’ use of our services.
What we can offer you:
As well as joining a friendly, dedicated, and hardworking team you will have access to numerous benefits, including:
- Hybrid working arrangements as appropriate. We recognise the importance of supporting our employees to balance their home and work life and to be able to work in the most efficient way. As a hybrid worker you will be able to work from home with access to any CBC location.
- A £250 one off hybrid worker payment, helping you achieve a safe and suitable workspace at home
- Support to work from abroad for up to a month a year where appropriate
- Generous family friendly policies and practices
- A supportive and inclusive environment that values and celebrates differences
- Staff network and support groups
- Annual leave allowance 24 days + statutory holidays rising to 31 days with length of service.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes Life Assurance: click here
- An Employee Assistance Programme offering support to all employees through workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues
- Training and Learning offer – we have access to hundreds of courses and role specific training is also available
- Access to discounts from local and national retailers
Central Bedfordshire Council has its own vision and values that are integral to everything we do. Our area vision is to make Central Bedfordshire 'A great place to live and work’.
To assess your suitability for the role, you must demonstrate how you meet the key outcomes, accountabilities and competencies. Click Here - for more details on the role / how to apply / the Project Officer Recruitment Pack
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Alex Hope at Alexandra.hope@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or call 0300 300 5670
