Trainee Project Officer

From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.
We’re Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 250 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 10,000 homes a year. We have 29 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brands and three off-site manufacturing facilities.
We’re looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.
What is the role?
Persimmon Homes requires a Trainee Project Officer / Partnership Delivery Manager to join our Partnership Homes team, reporting to our Head of Partnership Homes (South). Based in our Thames Valley (Camberley) Office, operating across Persimmon Homes Southern Regions.
The role will include:
- Engage and complete an internal training programme delivered by the Head of Partnership Homes
- Assisting the Head of Partnership Homes in seeking offers for our Affordable Homes
- Supporting the Head of Partnership Homes in researching relevant Local Authority Housing Policies
- information to support the Head of Partnership Homes in ensuring contracts are exchanged in a timely manner
- engagement and relationship management with Local Authorities and Registered - - Providers to support our Core Values
- Supporting the Head of Partnership Homes in building positive and constructive relationships across the Operating Companies within Persimmon
What we need from you?
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, willingness to learn, able to work under own initiative with good time management skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Communication skills both written and verbal
- Research skills and attention to detail. Ability to interpret and critically analyse documents to provide concise summaries
- An ability to influence and negotiate
- As a minimum educated to A level standard or equivalent
- Driving Licence is required and an ability to travel regionally and also nationally where required
- An interest in areas of Housebuilding
What’s in it for you?
Salary and benefits package
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- 25 days holiday rising with service + bank holidays
- Annual salary reviews and discretionary bonus payments
- Potential of a company car and fuel allowance following a successful probation period
- Internal Development Training Programme
- Opportunity for internal progression
- Pension
- Life assurance
- Discount Shopping portal and home purchase discount scheme
- Training opportunities
Persimmon has a Hybrid Working Policy for core roles in the business allowing staff to apply for some home working.
When you join us, the future is yours to explore. You can realise your full potential through industry-leading training and clearly signposted career paths. Persimmon is where hard graft and team spirit means real variety, satisfaction and rewards. A place where you can be at your best, and even go beyond what you thought you were capable of. If this sounds like the place for you, apply today and start Building Your New Possible.
Persimmon are Proud Sponsors of Team GB
No Agencies please – Persimmon will not accept speculative CVs as a means of introduction
Persimmon is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
If you have any questions about the job or application process please contact us at talentacquisition@persimmonhomes.com