Project Development & Funding Officer

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

Job reference REQ
04974 Date posted 12/01/2026 Final date to receive applications 30/01/2026 Location Port Talbot Civic Centre Salary £37,280 - £40,777 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 Education and Schools Attachments Project Development & Funding Officer REQ
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We are currently seeking an enthusiastic,hardworking individual to join our team as a Project Development& Funding Officer. The PDFU (Project Development &Funding Unit) is renowned for its ability to draw in funding fromexternal sources and has shown, repeatedly, to have an outstanding performance in delivering all manner of projects,from inception to completion. The Unit has an excellent track record in helping to make the County a better place to live,relax and work by developing amenities for sport, culture,recreation, education, the environment and general well-being.

Team members have a 'Can Do' attitude and a creative approach tomeeting challenges head-on, delivering projects under a widerange of unique scenarios. The work is exciting, multi-faceted,often technical and demanding.

As a Project Development & Funding Officer, you will work with a wide range of client groups inmaking grant acquisitions and assisting them with complex issues which might include legislation, procurement, Standards,governance, and technical expertise, etc. You will be asked toassist with setting up and managing a range of Renewable Energy Community Benefit Funds. Part of the role will require soundproject management skills and a need to prioritise and work underyour own initiative.

Your daily routine will include:

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• Making Grant Applications to a widerange of Funders.
• Assisting with the smooth governance ofthe Community Benefit Funds the Unit has been chargedwith.
• When called upon, to project manageinitiatives that are being developed for the Third Sector andthe County Council.
• Research and adding to the knowledgebase of the Unit by exploring new funding streams and new clients.
• Working with partner Organisationsacross the Council and the Voluntary Sector.
• As experience grows, to expand portfolio to assist other Directorates, Corporate policies and the Council's objectives and principles.

Do you have?

• A willingness to learn
• Experience in seeking out funding
• A project management background
• Experience of working with partners atstrategic, operational and community level
• Ability to work under pressure, to be resilient and to meet priorities and deadlines
• A knowledge of the Third Sector
• Knowledge of the County Borough

Full training will be provided in the rolebut a Project Management qualification (Prince 2 or equivalent) would be advantageous.

We would welcome those with experience inthe following roles:

• Bid Writer
• Project Manager
• Researcher
• Community Development Worker
• Engagement Officer
• A role in sport, the Arts, Culture &Heritage.

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe thatthere'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 helpyou live your best life.

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