Project Officer

On-site in Tonypandy·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 29 Oct)

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council

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Work mode: On-site, Tonypandy
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Thursday 12 November

Skills

Regeneration

Nice to have

Financial Management

Requirements

What we're looking for

Experience of project financial management is essential, along with knowledge of funding programmes and project delivery practices. Experience of partnership working would be advantageous.

For further information or an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact: Martine Morgan-Evans, Project Team Leader by email - Martine.A.Morgan-Evans@rctcbc.gov.uk

The role

Delivering positive change through regeneration is a key priority of the Council's 2024-2030 Corporate Plan, Working with our Communities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Regeneration Service, working as part of a dedicated team delivering projects that strengthen communities and support sustainable economic growth across Rhondda Cynon Taf.

As a Project Officer, the successful candidate will help develop, coordinate and deliver a diverse range of regeneration projects, from securing external funding and developing business cases through to project implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. You will also have the opportunity to support the development and delivery of strategic regeneration projects within the Council's heritage portfolio, including the redevelopment of Rhondda Heritage Park.

What you'll do

You will take responsibility for the delivery of individual projects and funding opportunities, working closely with colleagues across the Council, funding bodies and a range of external partners, including businesses and third sector organisations.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a proactive approach and experience of developing, managing and delivering projects. You will have strong communication, organisational and IT skills, together with the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of partners and stakeholders.

Hiring process

As part of the Council's corporate parenting role it is committed to supporting its care experienced leavers. This means anyone who has spent time within the care system at any point in their life. We encourage applications from individuals who are care experienced to enable them to access employment, education, experiences and volunteering opportunities.

The Council will guarantee an interview for any care experienced leavers who wish to take part in the scheme who meet the essential criteria for the role.

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Mae'r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.

The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

As part of the Council's longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.

In support of the Council's voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.

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