Benefits Realisation Officer - Global Technology Solutions Ltd : Job Details

Job Title : Benefits Realisation OfficerLocation: Hillingdon (Hybrid Working)Salary: £70,000 p.aJob Type: Permanent

About the Role :Our client are looking for a detail-oriented Benefits Realisation Officer to ensure the effective delivery of measurable outcomes from our key projects and programmes. This hybrid role provides an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic environment, supporting transformative initiatives that improve public services and deliver value for money.

If you have a passion for analysing data, stakeholder engagement, and driving improvements in public sector projects, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities :

Benefits Realisation Planning :

• Develop and implement robust benefits realisation frameworks for projects and programmes.
• Work with project and programme managers to identify, define, and quantify anticipated benefits.
• Establish clear tracking and reporting mechanisms to monitor benefit delivery.

Data Analysis and Reporting :

• Analyse project performance data to assess progress towards achieving planned benefits.
• Prepare detailed and actionable benefits realisation reports for stakeholders, including senior management.
• Use data insights to recommend improvements or adjustments to project delivery.

Stakeholder Engagement :

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives and benefit delivery.
• Facilitate workshops and discussions to identify potential opportunities and risks related to benefits realisation.
• Ensure stakeholders are kept informed about progress and performance.

Governance and Compliance :

• Ensure compliance with council governance frameworks and best practices for benefits realisation.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all benefits management activities and decisions.
• Support project and programme audits by providing relevant evidence and insights.

Continuous Improvement :

• Identify lessons learned from completed projects and apply them to future benefits realisation planning.
• Promote a culture of benefits-focused project delivery within the council.
• Contribute to the development of tools and templates to support benefits realisation activities.

Requirements :

Qualifications :

• A degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Project Management, or Economics.
• Professional qualifications in project management or benefits management (e.g., APM, MSP, Benefits Management Certification) are desirable.

Experience :

• Proven experience in benefits realisation, project delivery, or a related field, preferably in the public sector.
• Local government experience

Skills and Competencies :

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in tools such as MS Excel, Power BI, or other data analysis and reporting software.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Why Join Us :

• Play a key role in delivering impactful public sector projects that make a difference in the community.
• Benefit from professional development opportunities and training to enhance your career.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance.