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Project Officer - Housing

Panoramic Associates

West Midlands Combined Authority

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Officer to join their team on a permanent full-time basis. This exciting role focuses on ensuring compliance with Homes England requirements while providing essential administrative and financial support. You will be instrumental in managing project documentation, coordinating meetings, and maintaining accurate records. If you have a passion for project management and a background in housing associations, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the residential building construction sector. Join a dynamic team and contribute to delivering outstanding programs that benefit the community.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in a housing association is essential.
  • Solid understanding of Homes England funding requirements is crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Support handover processes and ensure compliance with Homes England.
  • Produce appraisals and manage purchase orders efficiently.

Skills

Project Management
Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Understanding of Homes England Requirements
Technical Knowledge of Building Processes

Education

Experience in Housing Association

Tools

Proval
SharePoint

Job description

This range is provided by Panoramic Associates. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Panoramic is partnering with a Housing Associates in the West Midlands to recruit a Project Officer on a permanent fulltime basis. This role is key to ensuring that the HAs delivers an outstanding programme, staying compliant with Homes England requirements, and providing crucial administrative and financial support to the teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the handover process, including attendance and assistance during handover meetings.
  • Ensure all files are up-to-date in line with Homes England's requirements.
  • Produce Appraisals using appraisal software, Proval.
  • Create and manage Purchase Orders, handling any associated queries.
  • Set up new suppliers and produce relevant paperwork.
  • Organise and attend monthly cashflow meetings with Finance and ensure the timely processing of invoices.
  • Coordinate the cashflow updates and communicate with Finance.
  • Schedule and coordinate monthly DLMeetings, prepare agendas, attend meetings, and take detailed notes.
  • Ensure BCHG's website content is kept current, liaising internally for updates.
  • Organise the signing of contracts, deeds, and collateral warranties, and handle document delivery as needed.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date SharePoint and development folders.
  • Keep the Contracts Register updated.
  • Attend Pre-Tenancy Workshops and sign-up meetings with prospective tenants.
  • Maintain BCHG's Handover Sheet and track Homes England claims.
  • Manage defect queries and compile scheme out-turn reports.
  • Produce appointment letters for consultants and obtain RICS reports/valuations.

Experience & Knowledge:

  • Proven experience, ideally in a housing association.
  • A solid understanding of Homes England funding requirements.
  • Intermediate technical knowledge of building processes.
  • Ability to attend site meetings and conduct site visits with your own transportation.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please send an up-to-date CV or reach out for a confidential discussion. We'd also like to hear from anyone interested in future roles if this particular one doesn't fully align.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Residential Building Construction

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