We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes.
If you want to experience work that’s truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.
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The role
The role is pivotal in the monitoring and reporting of Orbit’s grant funded retrofit programmes, and Orbit’s overarching EPC C and Net Zero Carbon Strategies.
The post holder will track individual projects and Strategy programmes, monitoring progress against key KPIs and milestones, highlighting any risks. They will provide valuable, accurate and clear data insights to internal and external stakeholders on the progress of programmes, allowing for data informed decision making to support successful delivery
This role is part of Property where you'll help us to lead the way investing and maintaining 46,000 homes.
What you'll achieve
This role will support the Operational Retrofit Manager across project management, governance and administrative activities to ensure the successful delivery of programmes that contribute to Orbit’s EPC C and NZC goals. They will do this by implementing robust processes and controls that ensure compliance with all funding and regulatory requirements
Produce internal and external project reports, including project progress reports for Funding Partners and the Department of Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), by strict deadlines
Develop and maintain KPI and milestone tracking tools, using methods such as dashboards, visualisations etc. Produce progress reports for internal and external stakeholders, creating key insights to support the project and grant delivery
Ensure the accuracy, completeness and quality of all data used for reporting and compliance purposes
Work with the Finance Team to track spend, collate evidence, and complete grant claims in compliance with funding agreements and other retrofit linked loans and bonds, by strict deadlines
Collaborate with internal teams including Capital Delivery, Finance and Governance to enable robust reporting, forecasting and compliance
Provide project office support including risk registers, change control processes, audit tracking and meeting support etcWhat you'll bring
Essential skills
Experience in a Project Management Office environment
Knowledge/experience of SHDF or WHSHF projects
Experience of managing small projects or substantial parts of the project lifecycle
Strong Excel and Word skills
English and Mathematics GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 6 or aboveDesirable skills
Ability to transform complex datasets into clear, actionable insights using Power BI
PMO qualifications
Previous experience with HNES grant funding requirementsWhy Orbit?
Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.
Here’s what you can expect to enjoy with us.
A rewarding experience that works for you
We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.
A place to progress
From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you’re a student, graduate or experienced professional we’ll support you to grow.
For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.
A purpose to feel proud of
We’re proud to make a difference to people together. We’re values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.
What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.
Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.
How we hire
We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:
Online application
Interview(s)
Decision and offerWe put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check
Salary description
£28178.00 - £34440.00 per year