Project Officer; Special Projects

Overview

Current Valid Driving Licence is Desirable as Projects are borough wide, We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success.

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive Project Officer to lead on a range of bespoke regeneration projects across the Bolton borough.

You will take responsibility for driving forward key initiatives that support the Council's wider regeneration ambitions, working closely with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders to deliver meaningful change.

With a varied project portfolio and a central role in shaping the borough's future, you will play a pivotal part in turning the Council's regeneration plans into real, visible outcomes for local communities.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

You will need excellent communication skills to help build strong relationships with stakeholders, businesses, and colleagues.

You’ll be highly organised and solutions-focused, staying motivated whilst also helping others stay on track.

You’ll work proactively to solve problems, manage tasks efficiently, and deliver high-quality outputs.

The ability to prepare clear, well-structured reports for varied audiences and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment will be key for this role.

Current Valid Driving Licence is Desirable.

Specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.