Project Officer

Northumberland County Council; North East; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

26 days annual leave (rising to 31)

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is recruiting a Project Officer (Crisis & Resilience Fund) to lead the development and delivery of initiatives that support vulnerable residents across Northumberland.

You will coordinate and deliver projects aligned to the Crisis and Resilience Fund, working with internal teams and external partners to ensure targeted support and meaningful outcomes. This role is fixed term until 31 March 2029.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of projects and funding programmes to address hardship, prevent crisis and build long-term resilience
• Managing grant funding, commissioned services, performance monitoring and impact reporting
• Supporting complex and high-risk cases, ensuring effective safeguarding and joined-up, person-centred pathways
• Building strong partnerships with voluntary, community and statutory organisations across Northumberland
• Using data and insight to identify need, inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement
• Ensuring compliance with governance, financial and quality standards

Job description

Job Information

Safe and Resilient Communities exists to create safe, resilient, and thriving communities by enabling coordinated and asset-based approaches that reduce inequalities, prevent escalation of need, and improve the life chances of residents. Working collaboratively with statutory partners, voluntary organisations, and local communities, the service supports neighbourhood-level solutions that strengthen connections, increase independence, and minimise unnecessary demand on statutory services.

It leads the development and delivery of welfare support policies, community safety initiatives, and resilience programmes that help residents prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies or wider societal challenges. Through strategic collaboration with leisure providers and community partners, the service also supports the delivery of inclusive sport, active living, and community hub activities that promote wellbeing and widen access for all. Overall, the service acts as a strategic enabler, bringing partners together to deliver coordinated, preventative, and community-focused outcomes.

We are now recruiting for a Project Officer (Crisis & Resilience Fund) to lead the development and delivery of initiatives that support vulnerable residents across Northumberland.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will coordinate and deliver projects aligned to the Crisis and Resilience Fund, working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to ensure support is targeted effectively and delivers meaningful outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the delivery of projects and funding programmes to address hardship, prevent crisis and build long-term resilience
• Managing grant funding, commissioned services, performance monitoring and impact reporting
• Supporting complex and high-risk cases, ensuring effective safeguarding and joined-up, person-centred pathways
• Building strong partnerships with voluntary, community and statutory organisations across Northumberland
• Using data and insight to identify need, inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement
• Ensuring compliance with governance, financial and quality standards

This role is ideal for someone with strong project and partnership experience who is passionate about improving outcomes for communities and making a real difference at a county-wide level.

Please note: this role is fixed term until 31st March 2029.

Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is 'Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

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