Project Officer - Family Help - WMF2248e

Westmorland and Furness Council; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England seeks an experienced Project Officer to support its Family Help and Family Hub services. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude, working collaboratively to provide high-quality support to families and children. This role offers benefits like a competitive pension and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Discounts and perks schemes

Qualifications

• Proven track record in supporting the delivery of complex programmes.
• Understanding of Family Help and Family Hubs.
• Ability to engage with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project oversight across initiatives.
• Support delivery of excellent services to families and children.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and partners.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Officer to work across our Family Help and Family Hub services to support the delivery of excellent, inclusive support to our families and children across Westmorland and Furness.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and highly organised individual to provide a high level of co-ordination and project oversight across a number of initiatives.

Who we are looking for

Do you have a keen eye for detail, excellent organisational skills and a proven track record of supporting the delivery of complex programmes of work? If so and you are keen to support the council to deliver excellent services and support to our families and children, we want to hear from you. You will need an awareness and understanding of Family Help and Family Hubs and the ability to engage and support colleagues and partners working across multiple services as well as our communities, families and children.

What can we offer you

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit the Careers site.

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to have an informal chat to find out more, please contact Sharon Corbridge, Service Lead for Family Hubs, [e-mail]

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 5 October 2025

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.