Project Officer
Listed on 2026-10-03
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Public Health
Elmbridge Borough Council, Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD
Contract:
Contract
Working Pattern:
Full Time
Hours:
36 hours per week.
DBS Check:
No
Closing Date: 12/10/2026 at 09:00
Reference: CED/26/346103
Job advert:Project Officer – Policy and Performance
Hours:
36 hours per week (flexible and part-time working is available in this role)
Location:
Civic Centre, Esher with some travel within the borough as part of day-to-day work
C4 Occasional Car User
Position closes:Monday 12 October 09:00 Interviews provisionally scheduled for Thursday 28 October About the role
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 work streams 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
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
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.
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