Property Project Officer

• This permanent full time (37 hours per week) role is based at County Hall, Taunton. Hybrid working applies to this position, to be discussed at interview.
• 28 days’ annual leave.

You will be scoping, managing and coordinating a caseload of our property change projects, in a greatly varied role with lots of unique opportunities.

We want you to use your knowledge of property regulations and policy, alongside your project management skills, to dive into a portfolio of work which will help guide the Council towards achieving its key objectives in terms of rationalising its operational estate. Your role in exploring opportunities and coordinating these projects will allow you to demonstrate your skills and become a key part of this service.

No two days will be the same in this role and you will be able to get involved in lots of different projects, including:

• Complex rationalisation projects e.g. remodelling and refurbishment.
• Complex accommodation moves.
• Vacating sites for transfer or disposal
• Developing and implementing joint projects with other public bodies.

Of course, this isn’t everything. You might be surprised at the scope of the Asset Rationalisation team, and at just how many different opportunities you will have to showcase your skills and make a difference.

There are also lots of different people you will be able to collaborate with, both internally and externally. You will be working with service occupants, partners and clients, and Council Members. You will be key to addressing and meeting all of their unique needs.

You will need to be able to travel across Somerset as regular visiting of our sites will be a requirement for this role.

If you are an ambitious individual who is looking to step into a challenging yet rewarding role, and if you think you have the knowledge and skills required for this job, then we’d love to hear from you!

• Proven project management skills and a proven ability to deliver complex projects.
• Previous experience and working knowledge of property, ideally in a Local Government context.
• Evidence of working with, influencing and advising stakeholders, partners and clients.
• Ability to analyse and evaluate data and complex information.
• A-Levels are the minimum requirement for this role. A degree or project management related qualification would be desirable but not essential.

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.

The salary for this role is £27,711 - £31,067 per annum.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Sian Powell, at sian.powell@somerset.gov.uk.

Interviews will be held on 17th July at County Hall, Taunton.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve. We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team.

If you have everything you need, just hit the apply button. We can’t wait to hear from you.