Project Officer, BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

Guardian Jobs; Stonehouse; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the UK is seeking a Project Officer on a fixed-term basis for 2 years. The role involves supporting key corporate projects and introducing new ways of working to meet community needs. Candidates must have project management expertise and a valid driving licence. The position offers a hybrid working model, contributing to vital improvements in local government services.

Qualifications

• High performer with expertise in project management.
• A valid driving licence is required.
• Core responsibility to protect children, young people, or adults at risk.

Responsibilities

• Support key corporate projects aligned to the Corporate Landlord service.
• Implement an improved computerised system.

Skills

Project management

Introducing new ways of working

Job description

Project Officer

37 hours per week

Fixed Term – 2 years

In challenging times for local government, the Council is facing difficult decisions on how to meet the needs of the whole community with a reducing budget. To meet the estimated financial savings, the Council is looking to make fundamental changes to meet the unprecedented challenges ahead.

The Council’s central transformation team has an important role to play in supporting and delivering a range of projects across all service areas in line with the Council’s corporate transformation agenda.

Key Responsibilities

• Support key corporate projects aligned to our Corporate Landlord service, including the implementation of an improved computerised system.
• Introduce new ways of working to achieve the desired benefits.

Essential Qualifications & Conditions

• High performer with expertise in project management.
• A valid driving licence is required.
• Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

Key Dates

• Closing Date: 19 November 2025
• Shortlisting Date: 26 November 2025
• Interview Date: 08 December 2025

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council