Project Support Officer - Green Spaces

Norfolk County Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Support Officer for its Green Spaces Team. This role involves providing administrative support and project oversight, contributing to environmental initiatives like tree planting and heritage conservation. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills, as well as some experience in project management. Competitive salary and various flexible working options are offered. Applications are invited before 14 December 2025.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Tax-efficient pension options

Qualifications

• Experience in a project-based environment.
• Ability to coordinate and work with volunteers.
• Effective communication for community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project support throughout project lifecycles.
• Coordinate volunteers across the historic mill estate.
• Assist with premises and property management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Job description

Project Support Officer (Green Spaces) | 9328 | Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2028 | 37 hours per week | £31,537 to £33,699 per annum (Scale G) | County Hall, Norwich

Norfolk County Council is looking for an organised and passionate individual to join the Green Spaces Team in the role of Project Support Officer. This role provides a unique opportunity to make a real impact in protecting and enhancing Norfolk’s environment and heritage. The Green Spaces team are responsible for delivering 1 million trees for Norfolk, as well as protecting and restoring Norfolk's historic mills in partnership with Norfolk Windmills Trust.

This position offers administrative and project support throughout project lifecycles, varying from significant, high‑profile strategic initiatives to on‑ground collaboration with local communities. You will assist with premises and property management, ensuring our historic assets remain safe, accessible and fit for purpose, and you will have some experience with the built environment.

You will coordinate volunteers across the historic mill estate, helping to coordinate their involvement across the sites, and you must have effective communication skills for working with communities and community development.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and administrative skills, who can adapt, bring energy and commitment to successful project delivery, and who has some experience of working in a project‑based environment.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact [e-mail].

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast‑track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi‑time, part‑time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need
• Financial benefits such as: ‘Norfolk Rewards’ – our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out
• A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (where applicable)
• An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions
• Tax‑efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
• Access to our tax‑efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra‑low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
• A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard‑to‑fill job

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work‑life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good broadband connectivity.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

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Redeployment closing date: 7 December 2025 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 14 December 2025 23:59