Project Delivery Support - Regeneration

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Project Delivery Support - Regeneration R-362Grade - H - ISalary - £34,074.00-£40,632.00Contract Type & Working Hours - Permanent - FulltimeClosing Date - Sunday 24th October 2021Proposed Start DateMonday 22nd November 2021DescriptionProject Delivery SupportOfficer Role in Tower HamletsTower Hamletsis a vibrantinnerLondonborough, aplace of great opportunitiesfor all.Over the centuries, the borough has been a focal point for London and the UK, acting as a key trading route to the east from Central London.TodayTower Hamlets has grown into a world-class hub for financial, technological and creative industries, with the potential to become the setting for exciting innovations and advances in the twenty-first century.In recent yearsTower Hamlets witnessed thefastest population growth of any local authority in England and Wales, particularly among the working-agepopulationmaking it one of themostdensely populated boroughs in the UK.Alongside being hometothe global financial centre of Canary Wharf, partsofthe borough stillhashigh levels of deprivation,and itsevergrowingpopulation is placing increasing pressure on local services and resources, including the use of land.In 2019 theCouncil took a strategic approach to regeneration which ensures TowerHamlets embraces its role as a key focus for Londons growth. We aim tomakethe best use of the economic benefits provided by a thriving enterprise sector and existing and new connections with surrounding areas. The benefits will be shared throughout theborough, amongst all residents,so thateveryone has access to the opportunities derived through growth. Thisvision isreflected in the newly adopted Tower HamletsLocalPlanpoliciesandfollowed by establishinga new Regeneration Team to lead the Councilsambitious plans for regeneration in theborough.The Regeneration Team is working towards deliveringeightregeneration outcomes: improving infrastructure &placemaking; reducing inequalities & enhancing wellbeing; making communities safer and more cohesive;improving public realm and environment; facilitating affordable housing provision; ensuring opportunities for employment and developing businesses; supporting town centres and markets vibrancy.Theservice works across the Councils teams, within the matrixmanagement structure and genuine partnership relationships.The range of activities of the team is wide: frommanaginggovernance structures through project development to building partnerships with local communities, businesses and pan-London and nationalorganisations.The Regeneration Team is seeking a dynamic, highly capable individual with a strong track record of successful project delivery andrelationship buildingto join a fast paced, focussed and dedicated team of professionals.Do you haveambition,creativity and commitment to our values to help us achieve the best for the communities of Tower Hamlets Do you want to apply your skills to make a tangible difference to the look and feel of our borough Can you "talk a good talk" and negotiate a great dealfor the benefit of our residentsAre you able toput your ideas down in words, mapsor imagesand communicateeffectivelywithadiverse range of stakeholders If so, we want to hear from you.We are part of one of the worlds greatest cities - but more thanthis we believe that with our potential for growth, we are the future of London.The position being recruited for is:1 x Project Delivery Support Officer - Salary£33,162 to £39,541All applications should be made via our online application system;no CVs oralternative forms of applications are acceptedInterviews will be held on 20th and 22nd October 2021Deadline for submitting applications: 10th October 2021