Location
London Borough of Sutton, The Old Rectory, Festival Walk, Carshalton

Hours
Hybrid/agile working with an expectation of 2-3 days per week in the office

Salary
£38,256 per annum

About the Role
The Assistant Project Officer (Regeneration, Enabling and Development) plays a key role in supporting the delivery of the Council’s social and affordable housing ambitions. You will assist in identifying, assessing, and prioritising regeneration, enabling, and development opportunities that align with the Council’s strategic housing goals, progressing these to project initiation. Your responsibilities will include supporting the feasibility, affordability, and quality assurance of housing regeneration programmes and projects, including financial appraisals and compliance with Construction Design and Management (CDM) requirements. You will help develop business cases and project approvals, ensuring delivery to agreed specifications and budgets while collaborating with stakeholders to achieve the best outcomes for Sutton and its communities.

You will also contribute to ensuring that new homes and communities are safe, affordable, and consistent with council aspirations, managing risks at programme and project levels to maintain business continuity and governance. This role offers a comprehensive training and career development package within a supportive and dynamic team committed to delivering high-quality, award-winning council homes and regeneration schemes in line with the government’s 1.5 million homes challenge.

The London Borough of Sutton is a vibrant borough located less than 30 minutes from Central London with excellent transport links. Sutton is known for its award-winning parks, low crime rates, affordable housing, and strong community engagement. The borough is home to the Royal Marsden Hospital and the Institute of Cancer Research and is developing the London Cancer Hub, a world-leading life-science district. Sutton is committed to regeneration, supporting vulnerable groups, and creating a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

Experience
- Some experience in housing, planning, asset management, or transferable skills from other sectors
- Experience managing projects and contracts with consultants or suppliers
- Proven track record of delivering against targets and driving continuous service improvement
- Politically and tactically astute with the ability to influence key stakeholders
- Open to challenge and committed to continuous learning and development for self and others

Knowledge and Skills
- Practical understanding of challenges facing local government
- Effective communication and influencing skills across diverse audiences
- Ability to interpret legislation and policy and translate into clear, accessible information
- Skilled in creating systems and using data to drive improvements and support target delivery
- Ability to interpret information to inform policy development and service specifications
- Adaptable and positive in responding to changing priorities and situations
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to develop action plans and monitor progress to achieve objectives

About You
You are passionate about housing and regeneration, eager to learn and deliver meaningful results. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are motivated by making a positive impact on communities. You embrace the Council’s values of transparency, authenticity, and continuous improvement, and are committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated; however, relevant experience and a commitment to learning and development are essential.