Project Officer (Warm Homes)

Slough Borough Council; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking a Project Officer to support the Warm Homes Local Grant programme. You will coordinate day-to-day activity, help vulnerable households access home insulation and clean heating improvements, and report risks or issues.

The role involves monitoring budgets and performance, maintaining project records, and working with residents, delivery partners and council teams to promote the programme and meet grant requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating grant programmes or community projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activity of the Warm Homes Local Grant programme.
• Monitor budgets and performance; report risks or issues.
• Maintain project records and correspondence.
• Support resident referrals and eligibility checks.

Skills

Budget monitoring

Coordination

Record keeping

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Directorate: Regeneration, Environment and Planning
• Pay Level: 6, £37,711 - £42,307 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1,130 per annum)
• Contract Type: Fixed term contract - 17 months
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
• DBS requirement: Enhanced

The closing date for applications is midnight on Tuesday 10th November 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 23rd November 2026

What you'll be doing:

The Project Officer will support Slough Borough Council's delivery of the Warm Homes Local Grant programme, helping vulnerable households access home insulation and clean heating improvements. The role involves coordinating day-to-day activity, monitoring budgets and performance, maintaining project records, supporting resident referrals and eligibility checks, and reporting risks or issues.

The postholder will work closely with residents, delivery partners and council teams to promote the programme, reduce fuel poverty and housing-related health inequalities, and ensure grant requirements are met.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.

We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months' service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days' annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.

Accessibility and Support:

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: [e-mail].

Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.

Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.

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Right to Work and Checks:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

How we recruit at Slough Borough Council

Our 8 Core Skills

At Slough Borough Council, we are moving Forward Together. Our core skills reflect what we value and will form part of your interview.

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