Projects Officer – Member Services
- Employer
- CHM
- Location
- Flexible: Home working / Central London office
- Salary
- £23,000 per annum
- Closing date
- 3 Jun 2021
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- Function
- Administration, Operations & Service Delivery, Business Development & Commercial
- Sector
- Professional & Commercial, Community, Public Services
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Do you have excellent organisational skills, the ability to communicate to all levels and an interest in developing projects to meet the needs of this organisation’s members?
Post: Projects Officer – Member Services
Salary: £23,000 per annum
Contract type: Full-time, permanent, 35 hours per week
Location: Flexible. Home working or from the organisation’s Central London office WC1B
About the organisation
Our client is the membership body for English local (town and parish) councils. There are around 10,000 councils in England with over 125,000 councillors and of course you will get to work occasionally with the champion of parish councils, Jackie Weaver. They hold a wide range of assets, raise about £600m per annum from residents through a small share of council tax, called a precept and support communities to the tune of around £2bn annually.
The membership body is supported by a network of 43 county associations, independent bodies who support councils on the ground and set their objectives and strategic plan.
About the role
You will work with the Projects Manager to coordinate multiple, complex projects to time and budget, as well as building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders from across the sector and with delivery partners. The needs and wants of the organisation’s members change over time and so you will be responsive to this, flexible and adapting to change.
Additionally, you will support the smooth running of the department which may include day to day support for colleagues and/or ad hoc projects.
About you
You will be open to developing new skills, with an understanding of and interest in local government or in the issues affecting local communities. It is essential that you have excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
In return, the organisation offers 29 days annual leave per annum plus 3 days between Christmas and New Year, access to the Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits.
Closing date: Thursday, 3rd June 2021
Interview date: 17th and 18th June 2021
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please click 'Apply' - you will be prompted to complete a short CHM Recruit form before being redirected complete your application.
Please note, you are not applying at this stage.
Our client is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.
No agencies please.
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