INTERNAL ONLY VACANCY. This post is open to existing Leeds City Council employees only. Applications will not be considered from external candidates.

Job title: Built Environment Project Support Assistant

Salary: B3 - *GBP*25,584 to *GBP*27,269

Hours: 37 hours

Contract: Temporary (to March 2026)

Location: Merrion House, Leeds

Are you looking to play your part in transforming one of the most dynamic cities in the UK? Working as part of the Council Housing Growth team modelling the LCC values and behaviours to help achieve the councils and the service ambitions. You will be supporting projects and programmes which are primarily focused on place making and the built environment. Helping to support project management functions across the council and in collaboration with partner organisations. The work is fast paced and dynamic supporting the delivery and improvement of services which meet the needs of our communities and stakeholders.

The post holder will assist in supporting projects and programmes, and project management functions to enable the delivery of the Council and partner priorities across this work. The work will incorporate a variety of activities working with services and partners in land and property, legal services, finance, property and housing management.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About you

As a Project Support Assistant, you will bring to the role:

• Qualifications, or experience, or have transferable skills and a willingness to learn about project management.
• The ability to communicate effectively verbally & in writing on a range of subjects.
• Able to actively monitor correspondence, letters & enquiries and pass to the relevant member(s) of staff & follow up these enquiries.
• Possessing good organisational skills & capable of achieving agreed deadlines & targets whilst maintaining standards / quality.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward- thinking, motivated, and hardworking individual to join the Council Housing Growth team, you play a key role in the Acquisitions programme helping to acquire properties which will meet the city housing needs and providing high quality affordable homes in thriving and inclusive communities.

As our next Project Support Assistant, you would be expected to confidently deal with queries from key stakeholders including members of the public and work as part of a team with strong organisation and multitasking abilities to work in the fast-paced environment.

What we offer you

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

How to apply

Complete the online application form.

Read our guidance for further advice on completing your application.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role contact Ian Frobisher, Project Manager. Call 0113 3951243 or email ian.frobisher@leeds.gov.uk

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying.To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least *GBP*38,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

Leeds City Council Job Profile

Job purpose

• Working as part of a team modelling the LCC values and behaviours to help achieve the councils and the service ambitions. You will be supporting projects and programmes which are primarily focused on place making and the built environment. Helping to support project management functions across the council and in collaboration with partner organisations. The work is fast paced and dynamic supporting the delivery and improvement of services which meet the needs of our communities and stakeholders.
• The post holder will assist in supporting projects and programmes, and project management functions to enable the delivery of the Council and partner priorities across this work. The work will incorporate a variety of activities working with services and partners in land and property, legal services, finance, property and housing management.
• Support, guidance and training will be given to the post holder to assist in effective delivery of the responsibilities and achieving progression standards.
• Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining employment; this will depend on the circumstances and background to any offence.

Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for supporting projects and providing assurance to professional project management functions; supporting projects and assist in delivering projects commensurate with grade.The role will include supporting the Council to meet a range of statutory and regulatory functions, and frontline services. Also, providing support to colleagues in providing information to ward members and other services on related project activity.

The post holder will be able to demonstrate relevant skills and experience in project management.

Qualifications

Have qualifications, or experience, or have transferable skills and a willingness to learn about project management.

Have experience, or an understanding or a willingness to learn how to use key project management software tools.

Essential requirements it is essential that the candidate should be able to demonstrate the following criteria for the post. Candidates will only be shortlisted for interview if they can demonstrate that they meet all the essential requirements.

• To provide support to colleagues primarily across the programme and projects, including ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing on a range of subjects.
• Demonstrate good organisational skills so that you can manage conflicting deadlines and prioritise workloads.
• Support the maintenance of key project documentation as required - working within high levels of accuracy for tasks such as checking documents and recording numerical and alphabetical information, completeness and issue of forms & returns.
• Ability and experience to carry out administrative duties such as data input, filing, scanning, photocopying, mail handling, diary management and supporting meetings.
• Undertake research and obtain information to inform decisions.
• There will be issues, challenges and different types of problems, big and small. For this reason, the post holder should have problem-solving skills that allow them to work with their team or on their own initiative to come up with solutions.
• Change management skills
• Provide support and be willing to adapt situations to meet project or service requirements
• To support work with partners, services and stakeholders in ways which enable open, responsive and accountable government.
• Work as part of a team and be willing to work proactively and independently when required.
• To support the development and maintenance of good working relationships with internal and external customers and other stakeholders to assist in achieving corporate objectives.
• Support the development and maintenance of good working relationships with internal and external customers and other stakeholders to assist in achieving corporate objectives.
• Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming environment for staff and visitors.
• Produce and respond to correspondence.
• Support effective consultation and communications with colleagues, clients, councillors, contractors and other stakeholders in accordance with council policy.

Essential Behavioural and other Characteristics

• Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
• Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon
• Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
• Carry out all duties having regard to an employee responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
• Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
• Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
• Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
• Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
• Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
• The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.

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