Project Delivery Officer (Towns and Centres)

Bromsgrove and Redditch; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Generous leave entitlements 25 days +

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount platform for benefits

Job summary

Situated in North Worcestershire, Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council share services. The Councils are committed to being a customer driven organisation, with our customers at the heart of everything we do; focused on improving delivery services that make a difference to the community that we serve.

The Role: Do you have a passion for creating vibrant town centres and thriving local communities?

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting or delivering economic development, business support, employability or skills-related projects.
• Knowledge of business support, economic growth and skills programmes and their contribution to local development.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders across public, private and voluntary sectors.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of projects, programmes and initiatives promoting business growth and economic prosperity across Bromsgrove and Redditch.
• Build and maintain relationships with local employers, education providers and partners.
• Assist in development of funding bids, project proposals and business cases.
• Monitor project performance, analyse data and evaluate outcomes.
• Support events, workshops and promotional activity.
• Produce reports and performance information for senior managers and funding bodies.

Skills

Economic development experience

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Report writing

Data analysis

Policy knowledge

Education

HND/C, Level 4 or degree in business/project management

Job description

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Project Delivery Officer (Towns and Centres)

Job Reference BR/TP/175/640

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Hours:

37

Location:

Bromsgrove District Council Parkside Market Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

Closing Date:

18/10/2026

Job Type:

Economic development

Sector:

Local Councils

Business Unit:

Bromsgrove

Job Introduction

Situated in North Worcestershire, Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council share services. The Councils are committed to being a customer driven organisation, with our customers at the heart of everything we do; focused on improving delivery services that make a difference to the community that we serve.

The Role

Do you have a passion for creating vibrant town centres and thriving local communities? We are looking for a proactive and organised Project Delivery Officer to support projects and initiatives that enhance the attractiveness, vitality and economic performance of Bromsgrove and Redditch's town and district centres. Working with businesses, community organisations and partners, you will help deliver activities that make our centres great places to live, work, visit and invest.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of projects, programmes and initiatives that promote business growth, workforce development and economic prosperity across the two districts.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with local employers, education providers, training organisations and strategic partners.
• Assist in the development of funding bids, project proposals and business cases to attract investment into business and skills programmes.
• Monitor project performance, analyse data and evaluate outcomes to ensure programmes deliver measurable benefits for businesses and residents.
• Support events, workshops and promotional activity.
• Produce reports, briefings and performance information for senior managers, elected Members and funding bodies.

Skills & Experience

• Experience of supporting or delivering economic development, business support, employability or skills-related projects.
• Knowledge of business support, economic growth and skills programmes and how they contribute to local economic development.
• Understanding of business needs, economic trends and the challenges facing local employers and communities.
• Experience of working with a range of stakeholders across the public, private and voluntary sectors.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce reports and present information clearly.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret information and contribute to service improvement.
• Educated to HND/C, Level 4 equivalent or degree level in a business, project management or related discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating projects and programmes.
• Experience of preparing funding applications or securing external funding.
• Knowledge of financial management, procurement or project monitoring processes.
• Experience of working with employers, colleges, training providers or business networks.

Additional Information

The Councils offer a range of staff benefits:

• Pension
• Generous leave entitlements starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Flexible working, where appropriate
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to employee benefits platform where you can find discounts for high street shops, leisure discounts, holiday discounts, salary sacrifice schemes and more

What Next?

Need further information? Please contact Lyndsey Berry, Economic Growth Manager (Towns and Centres) on 01527 881221 or email [e-mail] or [e-mail].

Interviews will take place w/c 02 Nov 2026.