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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Newham. Are looking for a Assistant Project Officer to join their organisation.

Job Role: Assistant Project Officer
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: 3 months (Possible Extension)
DBS Required: Basic DBS required
Rate of Pay: £21.23 p/h PAYE
Pay Negotiable: TBC
Location: Newham
Short Brief/Requirement:
1. Support Housing Needs Director
2. Engage in projects as directed
3. Assist in the monitoring of Complaints and responses

Key Responsibilities:

•  Provide assistance to the Housing Project Officer to deliver a wide range of housing relating projects within Works Commissioning and across the Housing Directorate
• Attend and contribute in meetings including involvement in a wide range of projects and issues including representing the section at consultation events and public meetings
• Provide assistance to the Housing Project Officer to undertake broad project management responsibilities including project initiation, programming, co-ordination, and monitoring of spend
• Contribute to the management of housing projects and the achievement of targeted outputs.
• Implement new systems for gathering information, monitoring and reporting of project progress

Job Requirements:

• Have a minimum of two years’ relevant experience as a Assistant Project Officer or equivalent.
• Relevant degree and/or professional qualification, or work experience of at least 3 years.
• Experience of working in social housing environment in a large local authority or equivalent organisation.
• Experience of managing comprehensive project proposals

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

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