
Project Officer
Guildford Borough Council
Civic Centre, Esher with some travel within the borough as part of day-to-day workSCP 22-25 £34,212 - £36,31936 hours per week (flexible and part-time working is available in this role)
C4 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.
Equal Opportunities
Elmbridge Borough Council - Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you require any adjustments to be able to engage in the recruitment process for this role, please let us know by emailing humanresources@elmbridge.gov.uk