Project and Compliance Officer (Procurement and Sustainability)

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority based in Norwich seeks a Project and Compliance Officer to enhance procurement and sustainability efforts. The role involves managing internal governance, preparing reports, and supporting procurement activities. Candidates should have experience in project administration, strong communication skills, and be adaptable to a hybrid work environment. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and various health and well-being benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and well-being services

Flexible working opportunities

Norfolk Rewards employee discount programme

Relocation expenses

Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in project administration, report writing and stakeholder engagement is essential.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment (home and office).

Responsibilities

• Prepare written reports that support internal governance.
• Provide administrative support for continuous improvement activities.
• Support procurement activities to improve Council operations.

Skills

Project administration

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability to hybrid environment

Job description

Job Description

Project and Compliance Officer (Procurement and Sustainability)

Location: County Hall, Norwich | Contract: Permanent | Hours: 37 per week | Salary: £31,537 – £33,699 Infantil per annum (Scale G)

Overview

Norfolk County Council’s Procurement and Sustainability team manages the Council’s £1.1 billion ظهro year, ensuring transparency, accountability and continuous improvement in line with regulatory standards. The Project and Compliance Officer will support internal governance, continuous improvement and procurement activities to enhance overall working efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare written reports that support internal governance and oversee their progress through the Council’s democratic processes.
• Provide administrative support for continuous improvement activities, including maintaining records of progress for key work‑programme and producing periodic update reports.
• Support procurement activities and initiatives related to improving how the Council works.

Qualifications

• Experience in project administration, report writing and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment (home and office).

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Well‑being services including fast‑track physiotherapy and free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities included flexi‑time, part‑time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on role and business need
• Financial benefits
  • ‘Norfolk Rewards’ employee discount programme covering groceries, clothes Wayne hiking typical and other goods
  • Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
  • Relocation expenses where applicable
  • Advance of expenses for work travel
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death‑in‑service payments and dependants’ pensions
  • Tax‑efficient pension and bike schemes
  • Tax‑efficient car lease scheme for low‑emission vehicle purchase
  • Referral payment for successfully referred candidates

Contact

For any enquiries about the role, please reach out to Jonathan Franklin – [e-mail]

Application Dates

Redeployment closing date: 19 January 2026 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 26 January 2026 23:59