Assistant Development Officer

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work across the Major Developments Directorate at a period of major regeneration in the city. You will be part of a team that leads on funding, placemaking, climate change, capital projects and inward investment.

We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, willingness and a passion for place.

The hours are 37 per week and are negotiable to suit the service delivery and the successful candidate.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake the role of Assistant Development Officer for the directorate providing project support to the Director, Assistant Director and rest of the team.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive manner with the Director, Assistant Director and rest of the team.
• Provide administrative support to identified major development project groups.
• Support the Director and Assistant Director by engaging in a collaborative manner with partnerships, local businesses and investors, participate in key initiatives, and provide professional and effective support to private sector boards and projects.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of developing, leading and managing effective teams, setting clear objectives, providing constructive feedback and acting as a role model.
• Ability to develop new and creative approaches to service delivery.
• Experience of working / liaising with partner organisations.
• Experience of calmly making consistent, timely and risk-based decisions under pressure.
• Ability to manage and monitor budgets effectively.
• Experience of working independently and using own initiative with tasks and supporting management.
• A Level / Level 3 NVQ qualification in a relevant field or relevant demonstrable experience.

Benefits we offer:

• Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail / supermarkets and homeware / tech).
• Health and Wellbeing support.
• Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).

In order to complete your application, please download and read the job description attached. You will find the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification section, so please ensure you address this in your supporting statement.

All external candidates are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and a 6-month probationary period.

Please be aware that the City of Lincoln Council does not hold a UKVI sponsor licence and is therefore unable to sponsor work visas. If you think you may require a visa to work in the UK, please refer to UK Visas & Immigration before applying as you may be eligible to work in the UK via an alternative visa route.

As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.