Community Pride Project Support Officer Job Leeds England UK,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Job title: Community Pride Project Support Officer

Salary: SO1 £ 35,570 - £37,563

Hours: 37

Contract: Permanent

Location: New Market House

Are you passionate about making a difference in local communities? Do you have a knack for turning local insight and knowledge into impactful projects? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a Project Support Officer to join our fast-paced team. These dynamic roles blend frontline community work with project development, implementation, partnership working and programme evaluation and support, helping us shape develop new ways of working that truly shape and respond to local needs.

We are seeking applications from motivated and professional individuals to support the delivery of the Councils Community Pride programme, working closely with Elected members, local partners and local residents.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

What You’ll Be Doing

Developing a wide range of projects in response to community need and aspirations.
Building strong relationships with Elected Members, community groups, LCC services and local partners.
Engaging with residents, community groups and stakeholders to gather feedback and foster collaboration.
Coordinate and attend community meetings, consultations and other engagement events.
Analyse data and produce clear, structured reports to understand priorities, inform service planning and decision making.
Support the delivery and evaluation of community initiatives and projects.

What We’re Looking For

A ‘can do’ attitude.
Experience of developing capital projects from development to implementation.
Project management skills and experience.
Experience of working with diverse communities.
Experience in community engagement or public sector work.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and report writing skills, including finance.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to be adaptable and flexible.
A proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team that values inclusion, innovation and impact.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Flexible working arrangements.
Make a real difference to the lives of local people in Leeds.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria.

Ensure you are eligible before applying.

Job Description

Job Purpose:

To support the implementation of locality working through activity that supports delivery of council priorities
To support the delivery of projects designed to improve community outcomes
To contribute to the implementation of the Leeds Ambitions

Responsibilities

To work with Elected members, partners & community representatives in ways that are open, inclusive, responsive and accountable.
To work as a team for Leeds to achieve excellent outcomes for residents.
To assist in…