Pmo Support Officer

The role
This is an exciting role to support the successful delivery of capital projects making a positive difference for residents across the city. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic person to take a key role in our Project Management Office. The successful candidate will be organised and methodical, with the ability to make effective decisions to help us to provide excellent service and support the delivery development projects across the city.
This role is focussed on ensuring the processes and governance are deployed effectively to enable Project Teams and Project Managers to successfully take projects from conception to delivery. As well as supporting project managers to be successful, the purpose of the role is to support the implementation of a co-ordinated approach to support the delivery and reporting of major programmes of work across the Council, including those being delivered by our trading companies. As an example, this role will work closely with colleagues in housing and property services to support the programmes that are seeking to make improvements to the councils housing stock.
This role will work as part of a small team to ensure that the PMO operates successfully, through effective administration, maintenance of information, management of programme and project plans and reporting and escalation of risks and issues.
About us
Our ambitious leadership team and dedicated staff are working hard building a world class city for everyone. Oxford City Council has accelerated plans to build more affordable and council housing in the city. We provide services to help reduce inequality and improve the health and wellbeing of Oxford’s residents and are taking a lead on reducing emissions and increasing biodiversity to become a net carbon neutral city of the future.
We are a supportive and collaborative bunch of people working towards shared goals, where new ideas and initiatives are valued. We strive to deliver service excellence, take accountability for our actions and communicate with honestly and respect. There has never been a more exciting time to join us! Help us to build successful places in which to live and work and build a fairer, greener city in which everyone can thrive.
Many of our roles offer flexible or hybrid working.
We offer generous holiday 28 days a year with an additional 4 days after 5 years’ service
We are committed to supporting career development opportunities and learning and development
An above average pension offering
Plus other great benefits
How to apply
More information is available on the role profile document. Please read this document to ensure that you meet our requirements. More information about working for the Council, our values and vision, is available on our web site.
Applications should be made via our online application system with your CV
For further information and how to apply online, please visit www.oxford.gov.uk
If you are unable to access our website please call 01865 252848.
Note: For roles that require a DBS Certificate (Enhanced and or Barred List check), candidates are required to supply their complete work history. If you are making an application using a CV please ensure you explain any gaps in your work history.
We usually do1st interviews online but please let us know if this is not an option for you. For hybrid roles the successful applicant will be expected to work from home. You should ensure that you have reliable and secure wifi access; a suitable workspace and are prepared to undertake distance learning and training.
Closing Date: 17 March 2024
Late applications will not be processed
Interview Date(s): 27 March 2024 and 29 March 2024
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Jenny Barker on 01865 252095 or email jbarker@oxford.gov.uk
We are an equal opportunity employer:
We are striving to become a more inclusive employer and to represent the communities that we support. We have policies in place to ensure that every applicant and employee can flourish and succeed. Currently we are underrepresented in some areas, and would particularly welcome applicants from ethnic and minority communities. All applicants will be given fair consideration for work and will not receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of any protected characteristic.

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