Project Officer Housing – 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Job Introduction We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Project Officer (Housing) to support the delivery of key projects and transformation activity across our Housing Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in shaping how services evolve as part of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and wider service improvement work. Our Housing Service is committed to ensuring residents have access to safe, well‑managed, high‑quality homes and responsive services. We work across tenancy and estate management, resident engagement, building safety, major works, income, and housing policy — all with a focus on excellent customer experience, strong compliance and continuous improvement. The Role As our Project Officer, you will provide essential project, organisational and administrative support to the Head of Housing and the wider service. You will help coordinate and track a range of workstreams, ensuring that transformation, LGR activity and housing‑related projects run smoothly and effectively. Key elements of the role include: Project & LGR coordination — supporting planning, documentation, progress tracking, risk management and cross‑council liaison. Data and reporting — gathering, validating and presenting information for LGR, statutory returns, service redesign and strategic planning. Operational support — diary management, meeting organisation, correspondence handling and preparation of briefing materials Document and information management — drafting reports, maintaining project records and ensuring compliance with data governance requirements. Service improvement — reviewing processes, conducting research, supporting audits and contributing to performance monitoring. Cross‑service collaboration — working with colleagues across Housing, corporate project teams, partner authorities and external agencies. This is a varied and fast‑paced role where no two days are the same. You will be a key point of contact for enquiries relating to Housing projects and LGR activity, helping ensure that actions, milestones and deadlines are met. Who we’re looking for: We are seeking someone who brings strong organisational skills, excellent communication and a proactive, solution‑focused approach. You will thrive in a busy environment, be comfortable managing multiple priorities, and enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues and partners. You will need: Experience in project and administrative roles Strong organisational and multitasking abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Confidence using MS Office and digital tools A keen eye for detail and a methodical approach The ability to quickly understand new areas of work and conduct research GCSEs in English and Maths (A‑C) as a minimum; A‑levels or equivalent desirable Experience in local government or social housing is beneficial but not essential If you are motivated by making a positive impact for residents, enjoy supporting change and improvement, and want to be part of a committed and collaborative Housing Service, we would love to hear from you. What we offer When you join us your expertise, skills and experience will be valued, and your career development will be our priority. We are committed to creating a collaborative and innovative environment which empowers you to thrive. You will be part of a friendly, supportive One Team culture with the chance to make a real difference. We use Viva Engage to keep you connected and engaged and we hold regular face to face meetings, such as Chief Executive briefings to keep you in the loop. We are conveniently located close to Oxted Station and have some on-site parking. In addition to the stated pay, we offer membership and contributions towards the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working (giving you the opportunity to work from home for up to three days a week), flexi-time, payment of a relevant professional subscription and access to a discounted health scheme. Please visit our website for more information about working for us www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs and download our Working for Tandridge guide. Diversity statement At Tandridge District Council, we pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive workplace, ensuring equality, fairness, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do and good practice is embedded in the Council’s culture and services. We welcome applications from all sectors of our community, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and all groups protected under the Equality Act. Tandridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Want to know more? If this sounds like your kind of challenge and you want to be part of our friendly and supportive team, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to find out more, please read our role profile and specification, or for an informal chat please contact Jane Rochelle, jrochelle@tandridge.gov.uk Local Government Reorganisation The government is reorganising local councils in Surrey. The current two-tier system where services are split between Surrey County Council and district or borough councils, will be replaced by two new unitary councils - East Surrey Council and West Surrey Council. East Surrey Council will cover Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell, Mole Valley, Reigate & Banstead and Tandridge District managing all local services, including housing, planning, waste, education, roads and social care. Although this may lead to some uncertainty for anyone considering a role with us, we need to continue to provide services. When the new councils are created in April 2027, most staff will transfer to the new council on their current terms and conditions. Being part of a larger organisation may offer additional opportunities for career development and variety. The majority of the roles we currently have will still be needed whether that is for planning, housing, recycling and waste, finance, IT, HR etc. Find out more about what local government reorganisation means for us Find out more about what local government reorganisation means for us. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) We understand that some applicants may use AI tools to assist with preparing their applications. All submitted information, whether supported by AI or not, must accurately reflect the applicant’s own skills, experience and qualifications. Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process.