Enterprise Projects Officer - North Herts Council North Herts Council Temporary, Full Time
£23.98 per hour, PAYE
Location: Letchworth Garden City
Closing Date:10/12/2024
Essex County Council are delighted to be working in partnership with North Herts Council to recruit the role of Temporary Enterprise Project Officer. Please note this is a temporary position for a period of 3 months, with the potential to be extended or even evaluated for a permanent position. This role offers flexible working with the expectation of being in the office 2 days per week. If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via or
About Us North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and the world's first Garden City at Letchworth. The Council has a clear vision: We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together.
The Role To work with the Enterprise Manager to deliver the Enterprise strategy and work programme, including leading project delivery, to support the Council's corporate and financial objectives.
To be the Council responsible officer for developing and expanding existing internal services and working with Council officers to explore ideas, assist in developing business plans and if approved, work with the relevant department to implement to increase income, better surpluses, and /or more efficiencies.
The responsibilities Enterprise and Projects: Innovate commercial approaches and explore new partnerships. Manage multiple projects, ensuring risk control and business case delivery. Support teams and contribute to the Council's Enterprise Strategy. Identify service improvements for efficiency and financial gains. Challenge existing methods for innovation and positive outcomes. Service Management: Continuously improve services and meet performance targets. Promote services to enhance the Council's profile. Financial Responsibilities: Manage projects within budgets and seek efficiency savings. Proactively control budgets for value and adhere to financial regulations. Serve as an authorized signatory for purchases. Other Responsibilities: Attend meetings and maintain Customer Care standards. Uphold Equal Opportunities and comply with legislation. Demonstrate competency in risk and project management. Ensure health and safety compliance and contribute to safeguarding. Create and maintain accurate records. Why work with us? We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.
North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job.
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