Project Development & Funding Officer

NPT Pass; Port Talbot; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental authority in Port Talbot seeks a dedicated Project Development & Funding Officer. This role involves acquiring grants, managing Community Benefit Funds, and collaborating with various partners. Ideal candidates will have a strong project management background and the ability to thrive under pressure. The position offers full training, a competitive salary between £37,280 and £40,777, and generous employee benefits including a significant pension contribution and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working schemes

Qualifications

• Experience seeking out funding and managing projects.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the Third Sector and County Borough.

Responsibilities

• Make Grant Applications to various Funders.
• Manage and govern Community Benefit Funds.
• Research and identify new funding streams.

Skills

Project Management

Funding Acquisition

Collaboration with Partners

Research Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Project Management qualification (Prince 2 or equivalent)

Job description

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job details

Job reference REQ04974 Date posted 12/01/2026 Application closing date 30/01/2026 Location Port Talbot Civic Centre Salary £37,280 - £40,777 per annum Package Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities. Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Education and Schools Attachments Project Development & Funding Officer REQ04974 JDPS.docx Reasons to Work for Neath Port Talbot Council.pptx

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic,hardworking individual to join our team as a Project Development& Funding Officer. The PDFU (Project Development &Funding Unit) is renowned for its ability to draw in funding fromexternal sources and has shown, repeatedly, to have anoutstanding performance in delivering all manner of projects,from inception to completion. The Unit has an excellent trackrecord in helping to make the County a better place to live,relax and work by developing amenities for sport, culture,recreation, education, the environment and general well-being.Team members have a 'Can Do' attitude and a creative approach tomeeting challenges head-on, delivering projects under a widerange of unique scenarios. The work is exciting, multi-faceted,often technical and demanding.

As a Project Development & FundingOfficer, you will work with a wide range of client groups inmaking grant acquisitions and assisting them with complex issueswhich might include legislation, procurement, Standards,governance, and technical expertise, etc. You will be asked toassist with setting up and managing a range of Renewable EnergyCommunity Benefit Funds. Part of the role will require soundproject management skills and a need to prioritise and work underyour own initiative.

Your daily routine will include:-

• Making Grant Applications to a widerange of Funders.
• Assisting with the smooth governance ofthe Community Benefit Funds the Unit has been chargedwith.
• When called upon, to project manageinitiatives that are being developed for the Third Sector andthe County Council.
• Research and adding to the knowledgebase of the Unit by exploring new funding streams and newclients.
• Working with partner Organisationsacross the Council and the Voluntary Sector.
• As experience grows, to expand portfolioto assist other Directorates, Corporate policies and theCouncil's objectives and principles.

Do you have?

• A willingness to learn
• Experience in seeking out funding
• A project management background
• Experience of working with partners atstrategic, operational and community level
• Ability to work under pressure, to beresilient and to meet priorities and deadlines
• A knowledge of the Third Sector
• Knowledge of the County Borough

Full training will be provided in the rolebut a Project Management qualification (Prince 2 or equivalent)would be advantageous.

We would welcome those with experience inthe following roles:

• Bid Writer
• Project Manager
• Researcher
• Community Development Worker
• Engagement Officer
• A role in sport, the Arts, Culture &Heritage.

We believe in rewarding and recognising ourcolleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe thatthere's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyoneto be healthy and happy and have the financial resources andsupport they need.

Choose to work for us and you'll berewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to helpyou live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) andflexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employeepackage witha remarkable 22.4% employer pensioncontribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days,increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgettingthe additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership withCeltic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with upto 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salarysacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local andnational retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staffwellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewardingcareer with a company that values and invests in its employeesand you have the necessary experience and qualifications, thiscould be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contactPaul Hinder on

Your workstyle will be a mobile hybridworker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work fromhome and from a variety of Council workplaces.

This post is subject to a basic DBSdisclosure.

Welsh Language skills are not required.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totallycommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff andvolunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees areequally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of allchildren and young people/vulnerable adults and will take actionto safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post willbe underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensurethat children and young people are protected.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh,applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated lessfavourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme forcandidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. Insupport of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy,or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council isoffering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet allthe essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, toqualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going tobe affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcomean application from you. Just make it known on your applicationform that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you havebeen made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to servethe people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing trainingopportunities and the professional development of all ouremployees.

We look forward to welcoming you to TeamNPT.