Project Officer

Description:

At Connect2Hackney are looking for an organised and proactive Project Officer to provide vital operational, governance, and administrative support across our ongoing programme workstreams.

In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to keep project documentation sharp, track progress against key milestones, and ensure smooth delivery across the council.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Operational Support

Maintain and support core project documentation, including project plans, RAID logs, key milestones, and action items.
Organise and help facilitate project meetings, workshops, and steering committees, taking and distributing clear, actionable minutes.
Attend and help coordinate daily project stand-ups to ensure deliverables stay aligned with defined scopes and timelines.Tracking, Monitoring & Reporting

Track team progress against milestone deadlines and proactively follow up on outstanding task assignments across projects.
Consolidate actions, draft regular status reports, update project boards, and prepare executive updates for leadership.
Maintain and continuously update the RAIDD log (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies, Decisions), escalating critical blockers early.Stakeholder & Communication Management

Draft clear stakeholder communications, project updates, and briefings.
Facilitate seamless information sharing across cross-functional departments to maintain operational alignment.Financial & Governance Administration

Track project expenditures, assist with signing off and processing vendor invoices, and flag potential budget issues against forecasts.
Coordinate post-project reviews to gather feedback, document lessons learned, and properly archive project artifacts.

Requirements & Experience

Proven experience supporting projects within a structured governance framework.
Exceptional organisational skills with strong attention to detail when managing RAID logs, minutes, and status reports.
Clear, confident communication skills for engaging with stakeholders across multiple departments.
Basic financial awareness with experience tracking project expenses or invoice processing.

Why Join Hackney?

Working with the London Borough of Hackney puts you at the heart of initiatives that directly serve our diverse community. Through Connect2Hackney, you will benefit from a direct, supportive onboarding process designed to help you succeed from day one.

Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy