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Job advert: Project Officer – Policy and Performance

Salary: SCP 22-25 £34,212 - £36,319

Hours: 36 hours per week (flexible and part-time working is available in this role)

Fixed Term Contract until 31.03.2028

Location: Civic Centre, Esher with some travel within the borough as part of day-to-day workC4 Occasional Car User

Position closes: Monday 12 October 09:00

Interviews provisionally scheduled for Thursday 28 October

About the role

Elmbridge Borough Council is transforming how we support residents through our Connected Communities approach.

We’re looking for a Project Officer to help deliver the Voluntary Sector Support programme, including the Community Connectors programme.

This is a varied role where you’ll work closely with colleagues and partners, with the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real difference to local communities.

In this role, you will:

lead on the development of Elmbridge’s Community Connector Programme

work across the council and with partners to ensure workstreams to deliver centralised resources that support the Voluntary Sector

undertake research and evaluation of internal work and external examples of good practice

prepare updates for our key stakeholders, elected members and colleagues

About you

We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive and able to work with a wide range of people. You will have:

fluency in spoken and written English, with proficiency in MS Office applications

experience in influencing and supporting positive change at individual, community and organisational levels

project administration experience and the ability to carry out research and analysis

experience of office systems, including organising resources and maintaining administrative processes

excellent communication skills – both verbal and written

understanding of data protection

strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines

Why join Elmbridge?

You’ll benefit from:

flexible and hybrid working to support a healthy work-life balance

wellbeing support, including a programme designed to help you thrive

a generous benefits package, including an excellent pension scheme and Thrive benefits

free parking at the Civic Centre

your birthday off, and additional time off between Christmas and New Year (without using annual leave)

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills while helping deliver projects that make a real difference to our communities.

Position type: Full Time