Project Support Officer – Local Net Zero Accelerator

Are you on the lookout for a job the place your abilities will assist propel the West Midlands area in the direction of
a sustainable future? 

The West Midlands Mixed Authority (WMCA) is on the forefront of environmental progress,
main the pioneering Native Web Zero Accelerator (LNZA) initiative, which is able to pave the way in which
for investing at scale in internet zero initiatives throughout the area. Funded by the Division for
Power Safety and Web Zero, LNZA is considered one of solely three such pilot programmes within the UK. 

 It is a distinctive alternative to contribute meaningfully to the area’s transition to a
net-zero future. 

We’re in search of two distinctive Venture Assist Officers to affix the Power Capital group. In
this position, you’ll play a central half in making certain the LNZA programme’s profitable supply.

Your organisational abilities and clear communication might be instrumental in retaining initiatives on
monitor and stakeholders knowledgeable. 

 Please word that this can be a 2-year Fastened-Time period Contract (FTC). 

What is going to you be doing? 

• Present complete programme administration assist, sustaining key documentation reminiscent of
  plans, budgets, and reporting logs. 
• Craft insightful stories on programme and challenge progress, adhering to established
  deadlines. 
• Contribute to the event and implementation of strong threat and difficulty administration
  processes. 
• Uphold sturdy monetary reporting practices, making certain correct funds management. 
• Put together and handle change requests successfully, documenting challenge changes. 
• Facilitate information sharing and knowledgeable decision-making by amassing, organising, and
  presenting programme knowledge for insightful reporting and monitoring. 
• Ship distinctive assist for programme boards, working teams, and boards by
  meticulous assembly preparation and execution. 
• Foster sturdy relationships with challenge stakeholders by clear and constant
  communication, upholding the WMCA’s status. 
• Develop and implement communication plans and supplies to maintain stakeholders engaged and
  knowledgeable of programme progress. 
• Constantly refine challenge administration processes throughout the Power Capital group, driving
  effectivity and effectiveness. 

About you 

• A monitor document in programme administration and reporting practices. 
• An understanding of programme and challenge administration methodologies, encompassing
  stakeholder administration, data administration, threat and difficulty administration, monitoring and
  management, change administration, and monetary monitoring. 
• Glorious interpersonal and organisational abilities with the flexibility to thrive in a
  fast-paced surroundings with competing priorities. 
• Distinctive written and verbal communication abilities, enabling you to convey data
  clearly, concisely, and persuasively. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Workplace suite (Phrase, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and digital
  assembly software program is crucial. 
• The power to thrive in a dynamic surroundings and contribute positively to the event
  of modern approaches.

Candidates might want to proof that they’ve the authorized proper to work within the UK. If we make
a proposal of employment, we might want to test that you’re eligible to work within the UK earlier than
you begin work. 

Wage and advantages.

We promote wage ranges for job roles, with new appointments sometimes beginning on the
lowest wage level. In distinctive circumstances, the place greater talent ranges or expertise are
relevant, the wage level could also be adjusted to safe the perfect candidate. This method permits
for potential year-on-year wage will increase, providing development and acceptable rewards to
staff.

We provide a complete advantages bundle that features a Native Authorities Pension Scheme, 28
days of paid annual go away, Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted purchasing with over 2,000
big-name retailers. For extra particulars, please go to the advantages web page on our careers web site.

Location and dealing sample – what you may count on. 

The situation for this position is 16 Summer time Lane. It’s anticipated that you would be able to cut up your time
between the workplace and dealing remotely, with at the least 2 days every week spent within the workplace. 

Creating an inclusive office.

Our imaginative and prescient is to create a greater related, extra affluent, fairer, greener, and more healthy
area. We goal to attain this imaginative and prescient by dwelling our values, which embody being a partnership
organisation, valuing and respecting our folks, fostering a can-do angle, and inspiring
innovation. We’re devoted to creating a various, inclusive, and genuine office that
displays the communities of the West Midlands area. WMCA holds range accreditations, such
as “Leaders in Range,” and has been recognised as one of many Inclusive Prime 50 Employers and
The Instances Prime 50 Employers for Girls. We’re additionally a Incapacity Assured Employer, dedicated to
interviewing all candidates with disabilities who meet the important position standards. WMCA
believes that constructing a group with diverse backgrounds and experiences will profit us as an
employer and improve our work.

We recognise that sure teams, reminiscent of girls and folks of color, could also be much less prone to
apply for roles in the event that they really feel they don’t meet all the necessities. Nevertheless, we encourage
people who’re passionate concerning the position and need to make a distinction to nonetheless apply. We
worth potential and encourage candidates to spotlight their abilities, together with transferable
ones, even when they do not match the standard “good candidate” mould.

We gladly contemplate part-time, versatile, and job share preparations, so please do not let these
components deter you from making use of. In case your values align with ours and you’re devoted to
working in the direction of a future that we are able to all be pleased with, we’d love to listen to from you.

Affordable changes.

When you’ve got an accessibility want, incapacity, or situation meaning you would possibly require
adjustments to the recruitment course of, please get in contact with our Recruitment Staff ([email protected]). We’re right here to help and accommodate
your wants.

Thanks for contemplating becoming a member of our group at WMCA. We stay up for receiving your
software and the chance to work collectively in the direction of our shared objectives.