Property Systems Programme Officer

PURPOSE OF JOB Property Systems Programme Officer

To co-ordinate and deliver implementation of new corporate property management systems including an up-to-date and user-friendly asset register.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Property Systems Programme Officer

Develop and deliver an implementation plan for corporate property systems, to be delivered by end 2026/27.

Ensure integrity of core property data, including asset register.

Monitor progress, resolve issues and initiate appropriate corrective action.

Manage communications with all stakeholders system users, property occupiers and residents.

Liaise with MBC IT staff and external systems providers.

Monitor the implementation plan to ensure that it is delivered within agreed time parameters and within budget.

Undertake periodic reporting to Property Programme Board.

Manage and monitor project progress and costs.

Identify and manage project risks and potential mitigations and report these as required.

Coordinate project team meetings, compiling reports and ensuring senior officers have the information they need on progress, cost and risk.

Act as a liaison between officers across the services affected by project delivery to ensure coordinated work and a focus on the end goal.

• Degree or equivalent qualification
• Strong practical systems skills
• Knowledge of processes and controls required in maintaining and supporting large and complex databases
• Good understanding of practical project management techniques, including effective communication strategies and risk and issue management
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively and tailor a message to different audiences

Experience Property Systems Programme Officer

• Delivery of systems implementation projects in a corporate environment
• Effective management and delivery of projects
• Working with multiple systems users and project stakeholders
• Effectively managing (involving, consulting, communicating) multiple stakeholders with different perspectives
• Writing and presenting reports to boards and committees of senior officers and/or members
• Effective identification, escalation and management of risks and issues