Assistant Project Manager PDDT

About The Job

Salary: £29,093 to £31,586 per year pro rata

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent

Are you an ambitious professional with experience in the construction industry and a passion for project management? Luton Council’s Property Design and Delivery Team (PDDT) is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support our growing portfolio of construction and development projects. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to shaping Luton’s future.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to ensure smooth project operations.
• Assist in managing and delivering construction projects, maintaining accuracy in manual and computer-based records.
• Analyze and interpret large volumes of project data, presenting it in clear and comprehensible formats.
• Read and understand financial statements and procedures, calculating fees and charges as required.
• Prepare and present reports and basic presentations to colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Use Microsoft Project (or similar programs) and other software packages to enhance service delivery and track project progress.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, organizing workloads to meet strict and competing deadlines.

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

About You
Essential Skills and Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience providing administrative support services, particularly in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of public sector management practices, including financial regulations and procurement processes.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, producing meaningful statistics and reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based or bespoke software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data clearly.
• Understanding of customer care principles and their application in service delivery.
• Commitment to undertake a Level 6 Project Manager Apprenticeship to further your professional development.

Qualifications

• 3 A Levels (Grades A-C) or vocational equivalent.
• Relevant professional qualification in a construction or built environment-related area or equivalent experience (essential).

Other Requirements

• Willingness to attend evening meetings (up to one per week).
• Awareness of equality and inclusion issues, with a commitment to tackling discrimination in service delivery and the workplace.

Why Luton Council?
At Luton Council, we’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace that fosters personal and professional growth. Joining our PDDT means working on projects that make a tangible difference to the community, supported by a dedicated team of professionals who value collaboration and excellence.

About Us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

Application Process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.

Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:

• From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade.
• Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave.
• Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area.
• Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant.
• Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility).
• Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home.
• Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns.
• Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways.
• Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons.
• Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel.

How To Apply
We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!

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