Programme Management Office Coordinator

About Watford Borough Council

Watford is an urban borough in South West Hertfordshire; The borough has excellent transport links with mainline rail connections to London. Watford is the centre of a sub region serving around 500,000 people living within a 20 minute travelling time catchment. As part of the London commuter belt Watford is strongly influenced by London which brings the benefits of a buoyant economy.

At a glance:
-£1.4bn local investment happening - mix of public and private funding
-5 major development and regeneration projects happening
-3500 registered businesses
-Higher than average working age population
-Skilled workforce
-Affordable local housing market
-Home to many major international head offices

The Role:

The newly created Programme Management Office is central to ensuring project outcomes are achieved on time and on budget. To support the office we are now looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic coordinator. You will be able to demonstrate advanced Microsoft excel skills and will be used to taking formulas and pivot tables in your stride. Knowledge of project management software would be an extra advantage. To get the most from this role you will need to relish detail and accuracy and be organised and methodical in your approach to your work. Your excellent interpersonal skills will build effective working relationships and your tenacity will ensure deadlines are met. Reporting to the Partnerships and Performance Section Head, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the role and make your mark.

This is an 18 month fixed term contract.

Closing Date:
5pm on Tuesday 22 September 2015.

Interviews:
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on 6 October 2015. There will also be a short assessment test.

How to apply:
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For an informal discussion about the post please contact: Kathryn Robson on 278077 or email Click here to contact this recruiter A Disclosure Scotland check/ DBS enhanced check will be carried out for this post