Corporate Policy Support Officer; Tackling Poverty

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

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04159 Date posted 12/05/2025 Final date to receive applications 30/05/2025 Location Port Talbot Civic Centre Salary £32,654 - £36,124 Per Annum Package Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Administration and Business Support Attachments why work for NPT v2.pptx

Corporate Policy Support Officer (Tackling Poverty) REQ
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Contract Type: Fixed Term post until 31/03/2026 (Shared Prosperity Funding)

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

Location of post: Civic Centre, Port Talbot SA13 1PJ
/ Mobile Hybrid Working

Working Style
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Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.

We are currently looking for a Corporate Policy Support Officer (Tackling Poverty) to join our team. Tackling poverty is a key priority for the council and its partners and this is an exciting opportunity to be part of that work.

The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to get the right information and support to those who need help the most, by working with colleagues from across the council, partners and stakeholders.

This work will involve the use of the Low Income Family Tracker (LIFT) system by interrogating the data and identifying groups of people who could be supported.

The main duties of the post are;

• To lead on the development, implementation and co-ordination of the LIFT system, working across the council, partners and stakeholders.
• To develop and monitor a LIFT action plan
• To produce letters, flyers and other media to engage with identified groups.

About you:

You will have experience in data analysis and a good knowledge of current trends, resources and information relating to poverty along with excellent presentation, writing and communication skills.

Ideally you will have;

A degree and good IT skills including the use of word, excel, access, power point, teams and outlook.

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package witha remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Victoria Petty or Caryn Furlow-Harris

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be…