Project Officer

Rugby Borough Council; Kilsby; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Kilsby is looking for a part-time project coordinator for a 2-year fixed term contract. Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, managing documentation, liaising with stakeholders, and assisting with budget monitoring. Candidates should possess strong administrative, communication, and customer service skills. This role offers hybrid working opportunities and numerous benefits, including 35 days annual leave (pro rata) and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

35 days annual leave (pro rata)

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working up to 60%

Flexi time scheme

Annual leave purchase scheme

Subsidised parking

Structured Induction Program

Learning and Development opportunities

Payment of a professional subscription

Family Friendly Policies

Independent Support for health & wellbeing

Generous compassionate leave

Retail Discounts & Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented, proactive with a passion for making a difference.
• Ability to identify and manage issues and risks to projects.
• Great at working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate board meetings and manage project documentation.
• Support procurement and contract processes.
• Maintain risk registers and lessons learned logs.
• Liaise with stakeholders and respond to project enquiries.
• Assist with budget monitoring and data presentation.

Skills

Excellent administrative skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

This is a 2 year Fixed Term Contract, part time 22.2 hours a week (0.6FTE).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate board meetings and manage project documentation
• Support procurement and contract processes
• Maintain risk registers and lessons learned logs
• Liaise with stakeholders and respond to project enquiries
• Assist with budget monitoring and data presentation

Are you passionate about shaping vibrant, thriving town centres? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment where your organisational skills and attention to detail make a real impact? If you’re detail‑oriented, proactive, and passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll be someone with excellent administrative, communication and customer service skills, able to identify and manage issues and risks to projects. You’ll be great at working as part of a team, using your initiative to problem‑solve and keep projects moving forward.

Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth, with a focus on wellbeing and personal development. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the country’s fastest‑growing boroughs.

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas) – Pro rata
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working up to 60%
• Flexi time scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Subsidised parking
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts & Cycle to Work scheme and more

Rugby’s growing population and ambitious development plans make this an exciting time to work with us.