Foundational Economy Project Officer

Torfaen County Borough Council; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Torfaen County Borough Council in Pontypool is recruiting a Foundational Economy Project Officer on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2027. The role will support foundational economy businesses and entrepreneurs by providing access to peer networks, mentoring, and targeted business support.

You will administer a programme of small business grants and collaborate with partners and the Foundational Economy Team to deliver projects that anchor companies in town centres and communities.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering business support and mentoring.
• Experience collaborating with partners and stakeholders to deliver projects.
• Welsh language skills desirable for this post.

Responsibilities

• Support foundational economy businesses and entrepreneurs to access peer networks, mentoring, business support, training and skills.
• Administer a programme of small business grants to eligible businesses.
• Support the wider Foundational Economy Team and SPF projects as needed.
• Contribute to delivering Torfaen’s vision for a thriving Foundational Economy.

Skills

Business support

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Job description

Foundational Economy Project Officer

Location: Civic Centre, Pontypool

Job details: Salary £36,581 - £40,444 per annum | Grade 7 | Contractual hours 37 | Basis Full Time | Package Fixed term until 31st March 2027 | Job category/type Economy and Place | Date posted 14/10/2026 | Job reference REQ006638

Attachment: REQ006638 Foundational Economy Project Officer.docx

Fixed term, until 31 st March 2027

An exciting opportunity exists within the Communities and Digital Directorate to employ a Foundation Economy Projects Officer to support our Foundational Economy based businesses. The successful candidate will be a key member of the team and support in delivering Torfaen’s vision for a thriving Foundational Economy.

The role will be responsible for supporting foundational economy businesses and entrepreneurs to access peer networks, mentoring, business support, training and skills to help grow and anchor companies in our town centres and communities. In addition, you will administer a programme of small business grants to eligible businesses, as well as supporting the wider Foundational Economy Team and other SPF projects as needed.

Experience of working with and providing business support, facilitation and mentoring will be essential. In addition, experience of working with partners and stakeholders to deliver projects and programmes, ideally within the Foundational Economy will be a further requirement.

If you a motivated, self-starter with a passion for business and entrepreneurship this could be the role for you.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Tim Monckton, [e-mail].

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential.

You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

How to find us

Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6YB