Assistant Project Officer (Cycling and Walking)

Adult Learning; England; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk County Council is seeking an Assistant Project Officer to support cycling and walking initiatives within the Active Travel team. This role involves managing project administration, communications, and financial data to promote healthy and sustainable travel options. The position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for flexible working, contributing to environmental goals and community engagement.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working options

Employee discounts

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial.
• Ability to handle financial data and manage resources.
• Experience in project support and administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of projects from concept to implementation.
• Monitor resources and budgets for projects.
• Prepare reports and documentation for project activities.

Skills

Excellent writing

Verbal communication

Financial analysis

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Project Officer (Cycling and Walking) | 8442 | Fixed Term Contract until 30 September 2026 | 37 hours per week | £27,711 to £30,060 per annum (Scale F) | County Hall

This exciting role will support managers and project officers within the Active Travel delivery team, Environment Service. The Assistant Project Officer will assist with delivering externally funded projects.

The role involves providing administration and support for Environment Team services and externally funded projects, including managing budgets, financial data, purchasing, invoicing, communication, and records related to service level agreements, claims, and reports. Creating and maintaining delivery plans, risk registers, and project highlight reports will also be key responsibilities.

The position supports the delivery of Norfolk's walking, wheeling, and cycling strategy to promote a healthier and greener Norfolk by encouraging more walking, cycling, and wheeling. These activities help reduce traffic congestion, improve quality of life, strengthen the economy, and protect the environment.

We seek an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support externally funded projects that enable more cycling, walking, and wheeling in Norfolk. The successful candidate will work effectively within a team to achieve objectives outlined in the Business Plan for services and projects.

The post requires an innovative approach, embracing new working methods, and an enterprising outlook to maximize partnership work, community and business involvement, and securing external funding for Norfolk’s benefit.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Support the delivery of services and projects from concept to implementation
• Monitor resources, programmes, and budgets
• Provide information for financial and activity reports and claims
• Use systems and procedures for service and project delivery
• Communicate service and project messages effectively
• Assist in report production and document preparation

Excellent writing and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to handle financial information and organize workload.

This is a fixed-term position until September 2026.

For more information or an informal discussion, contact Andrew Hollis (Active Travel Team Leader) at [e-mail].

Benefits of Working for Norfolk County Council

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services, including physiotherapy and counselling
• Flexible working options: flexi-time, part-time, remote, hybrid
• Financial benefits: employee discounts, Blue Light card, relocation expenses, travel expenses, pension scheme, tax-efficient schemes, car lease scheme, referral bonuses

We promote a healthy work-life balance, flexible working, and excellent technology for remote collaboration. Good broadband connectivity is required.

Before applying, read the full job description and person specification. Existing Norfolk County Council employees can apply via myOracle.

Closing dates: Redeployment - 10 July 2025; All other applicants - 22 August 2025.

About Norfolk

Norfolk offers miles of coastline, the Broads, vibrant towns, and a rich cultural heritage. Our growing economy includes energy and food sectors, with ambitious housing and education projects. We serve over 850,000 residents, working with local partners to deliver high-quality services.