Project Officer – Policy and Performance

Elmbridge Borough Council; Esher; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & hybrid working

Wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Thrive benefits

Free parking

Job summary

Elmbridge Borough Council is seeking a Project Officer to support the Voluntary Sector through the Community Connectors programme. You will work closely with colleagues and partners, contributing to projects that improve local communities and centralise resources for voluntary groups.

The role requires strong organisation, proactive collaboration and the ability to manage multiple streams, with flexible and hybrid working arrangements offered.

Qualifications

• Fluency in spoken and written English and proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Experience influencing and supporting positive change at multiple levels.
• Project administration experience with research and analysis.
• Experience with office systems and maintaining processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of data protection requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Elmbridge’s Community Connector Programme.
• Collaborate across the council and with partners to centralise resources for the Voluntary Sector.
• Undertake research and evaluation of internal work and external best practice.
• Prepare updates for stakeholders, elected members and colleagues.

Skills

Fluency in English (spoken and written

Influencing

Project administration

Research & analysis

Office systems

Communication skills

Data protection

Problem solving

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Elmbridge Borough Council is transforming how we support residents through our Connected Communities approach.

We’re looking for a Project Officer to help deliver the Voluntary Sector Support programme, including the Community Connectors programme.

This is a varied role where you’ll work closely with colleagues and partners, with the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real difference to local communities.

In this role, you will:

• lead on the development of Elmbridge’s Community Connector Programme
• work across the council and with partners to ensure workstreams to deliver centralised resources that support the Voluntary Sector
• undertake research and evaluation of internal work and external examples of good practice
• prepare updates for our key stakeholders, elected members and colleagues

About you

We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive and able to work with a wide range of people.

You will have:

• fluency in spoken and written English, with proficiency in MS Office applications
• experience in influencing and supporting positive change at individual, community and organisational levels
• project administration experience and the ability to carry out research and analysis
• experience of office systems, including organising resources and maintaining administrative processes
• excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• understanding of data protection
• strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines

Why join Elmbridge?

You’ll benefit from:

• flexible and hybrid working to support a healthy work-life balance
• wellbeing support, including a programme designed to help you thrive
• a generous benefits package, including an excellent pension scheme and Thrive benefits
• free parking at the Civic Centre
• your birthday off, and additional time off between Christmas and New Year (without using annual leave)

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills while helping deliver projects that make a real difference to our communities.

Position closes: Monday 12 October at 9am

Interviews: provisionally scheduled for Thursday 28 October

Equal Opportunities

Elmbridge Borough Council - Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you require any adjustments to be able to engage in the recruitment process for this role, please let us know by emailing [e-mail]