Project Analyst (Local Partnerships)
Westminster - London

Vacancy Reference: 001831

Location: Westminster - London

Closing Date: 01/12/2019

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Employment Type: Fixed term, full-time

Department: Local Partnerships

Hours Per Week: 35

12 months fixed term opportunity available 

About Local Partnerships
Local Partnerships LLP is a joint venture between HM Treasury, the Local Government Association and the Welsh Government. We were formed in 2009 to help the public sector deliver projects and change at the local level. We support central and local government, health and other local bodies to ensure their key priorities are delivered and clients secure value for money.

Our vision is as simple as it is challenging: to strengthen the public sector to deliver more effectively, achieve more swiftly, and give value for money to the taxpayer and customer.

About the role
Working as part of a small project team led by a Project Director you will be providing day-to-day analytical support and project management support when required for a variety of projects. You will provide financial, commercial and operational support and analysis, proactively engaging with the client, project staff and other stakeholders as required. 

Line management will be undertaken by the Deputy Corporate Director (Programmes and Projects). 

About you

  • Excellent analytical and numerate abilities 
  • Excellent Excel and financial modelling skills 
  • Experience of managing and / or supporting major projects, in either public or private sector (including wide ranging experience of effectively using key project management skills / techniques such as project planning, budget management, risk management, benefits realisation) 
  • An imaginative and flexible approach to work, particularly in the field of problem solving and planning, development and successful implementation down to detailed levels 
  • Able to produce clear and well-presented reports with attention to detail 
  • Excellent organisation skills, personal resilience and ability to multi-task and deliver to tight deadlines 
  • Ability and willingness to work flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team, as well as having the motivation to be a self-starter 
  • Confidence to proactively manage, provide constructive challenge to clients/ colleagues 
  • Excellent communication / literacy and interpersonal skills to engage confidently and work effectively with colleagues and clients 
  • Degree level standard of education 
  • Proficient professional level of IT skills required in main M/S Office applications 

Please note, the recruitment for this role is being administered by the Local Government Association. 

Closing date:    5pm, Sunday 1 December 2019
Interview date:  Monday 9 December 2019

We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community. 

Local Partnerships is committed to ensuring sustainability and responding to the climate crisis. We ask you to consider before printing this document. 
 

 

This vacancy is now closed. We are no longer accepting applications for this position.

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