Benefits Realisation Officer

Benefits Realisation Officer
Hillingdon, London - £450 LTD Day Rate
Temporary
Full-Time

We are looking for a skilled Benefits Realisation Officer to join a team based in Hillingdon to help ensure projects deliver measurable outcomes and contribute to strategic goals. This role is central to driving positive change across the council's transformation programmes.

THE ROLE

As a Benefits Realisation Officer, you will strategically oversee the identification, quantification, and realisation of benefits from key projects and programmes. Reporting to the Director of Transformation and Business Change, you will drive efficiency, accountability, and innovation.

1. Develop and implement a benefits realisation strategy aligned with the Council's goals.
2. Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to create and deliver benefits realisation plans.
3. Facilitate workshops and meetings to secure stakeholder buy-in and commitment.
4. Track, report, and monitor progress to ensure benefits are being delivered.
5. Continuously improve benefits realisation methodologies to drive efficiency and innovation.
6. Provide training and guidance to project teams on best practices in benefits tracking.
7. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar benefits realisation role and a proven track record of delivering outcomes in complex project environments. You will also have:

1. Strong understanding of project management principles (PRINCE2, Agile, or PMP certification is desirable).
2. Demonstrable experience in benefits realisation processes and methodologies.
3. Strategic thinking skills to align projects with organisational goals.
4. Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
5. Strong analytical skills to identify, quantify, and monitor project benefits.

THE CONTRACT

Temporary: Initial 3-month contract, with potential for extension.
Full-Time: 36 hours per week.
The pay rate for the role is £450.00 per day LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £383.63 per day, inclusive of holiday.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to discuss the role in more detail.