Project Manager - Warm Homes Local Grant

Are you looking for an opportunity to make Dorset a better place to live and work?

This is an interesting opportunity to join the Growth and Economic Regeneration Service. You will be project managing the implementation and delivery of Dorset’s £4 million Warm Homes Local Grant project across Dorset. You will be helping to improve health, reduce heating bills, and lower Carbon emissions through this project to install upgrades to homes in Dorset. 

What you can expect to be doing

The Project Manager is the link between the government and our suppliers,. The government provides funding and sets out needs while suppliers deal with residents and install  improvements.

The job involves technical and people-centred work. You will ensure government money is well spent, home improvements are targeted at the appropriate people, and reporting is accurate and timely. You will also check local stakeholders know about the initiative and good quality referrals are made to and from the project.
The post is part of the Economic Growth and Regeneration Service, which works to enable the creation and retention of good quality, well-paid jobs in Dorset. We do this mainly through helping businesses start, stay, grow and move to Dorset, and helping develop the skills needed to meet the demand.
In addition to good jobs, Dorset residents need quality, affordable homes. The Warm Homes Local Grant Project reduces fuel poverty and helps the Net Zero programme to phase out high-Carbon heating. It will deliver energy improvement measures to homes, including Insulation, renewable energy and low Carbon heating.
The service works collaboratively across the Council and with partners, to promote wellbeing and secure the best outcomes and value for Dorset's residents and customers.

About you

Do you have an interest in improving Dorset residents’ wellbeing?
Do you have experience of successful project delivery or a recognised project management qualification?
Do you know about  and have experience of contract management, including the ability to produce effective project documentation and plans, and ensure timely reporting of outputs, results and financial information?
Can you contribute to joint targets as well as  work on your own initiative?
Can you resolve difficulties using diplomacy, influencing and negotiation skills?

Can you communicate in various forms to a high standard?

Are you computer literate, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar applications?

You may also know about:

• Energy efficiency
• Low and Zero Carbon technology
• Fuel Poverty
• Housing and Health

but this is not essential.

For an informal discussion and for more information, please contact Jon Bird by email: [email protected] or by phone: 01305 221895

This post offers the flexibility of hybrid working: you will be based in County Hall, Dorchester, with the opportunity to work from home.

The position is offered as a 37 hour a week full-time post. We welcome proposals for other arrangements including secondments, flexible or reduced working patterns. Continuing existing apprenticeships can be considered providing apprenticeship requirements could be met in this post.

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We:

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.

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