Salary from £42,135 to £46,701 pa depending on skills and experience plus Lease car or cash alternative of £3080 pa
Permanent – 37 hours per week
Closing date: 19.12.2021

We are looking for an experienced officer who has credible experience in project management and has a proven track record of successfully leading the delivery of project outcomes.

Supporting the Senior Project Manager (Commercial) and working as part Corporate Property & Projects, who are responsible for devising schemes, scoping, writing specifications & managing contracts, in pursuance of achieving the Corporate Aims and Objectives of the authority.

You will be responsible for advising on opportunities to adopt a commercial approach to other areas of the business and deliver projects that improve local places and generate sustainable income, along with:

• Delivering projects from inception through to completion
• Effectively collaborating with external contacts and key stakeholders.
• Undertaking client responsibility functions in the direction of key corporate projects associated with delivering the growth of the town

To be proficient in this role you will have experience in identifying planning, leading, and supporting capital investment programmes and place based initiatives. In addition you will have experience of regeneration, growth and/or infrastructure    (including securing inward investment, development and regeneration)

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Giles Holloway, Development & Regeneration Manager on 01233 330427 or Jo Fox, Commercial Development & Regeneration Manager on 01233 330422.

We offer

Hybrid Working We have flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working.       

Generous annual leave entitlement with flexi leave

Salary linked pension scheme

To view a Job Description and to apply please click here. or visit the jobs page of our website www.ashford.gov.uk/jobs

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