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Richmond and Wandsworth CouncilsSO2 - £36,432 - £44,147Fixed Term – Until May 2027 or SecondmentFull TimeWandsworth Town HallWould you like to join a unique, highly creative, and passionate team focused on working alongside a wide range of communities to bring about positive outcomes in Wandsworth?This is a well-rounded post, which will involve working with internal teams across the Council and external stakeholders to keep them engaged in the exciting new approach to deliver Neighbourhood Infrastructure Levy funding across Wandsworth Borough. The post holder will also need to be able to build meaningful relationships, be empathetic, think strategically about community solutions whilst also being outcomes focused, and results driven. We don’t want to simply identify things that can be done to make things better; we want to bring all the right people together to make it a reality.This is a fixed term contract or internal secondment until May 2027.Responsibilities

To build meaningful relationships with internal teams and external agencies/groups to support with the delivery of projects across Wandsworth Borough and understand their work priorities and how these fit within the NCIL programme and community feedback.To support with project management and administration of the NCIL programme and work with colleagues to keep them invested and engaged.To support and promote the Leader’s Community Drop-in programmes in communities, specifically to underrepresented groups and to enable community representatives to engage with the Council and elected members.To work with internal teams and external agencies/groups to deliver place-based projects and support the community engagement officers to deliver a new community solutions and community engagement approach.To support the Community Funding Manager to manage the wider programme. Liaising with internal teams on ideas that are being fed through from the community, working with internal teams on communication messages and supporting with administrative tasks.To work with internal teams, partners, residents, businesses and voluntary and community groups with delivery of NCIL funded projects.To understand any potential challenges or blockages that might affect the delivery of NCIL funded projects and work with colleagues and/or external stakeholders to unblock them.To work with colleagues to project manage, plan, deliver and monitor and evaluate NCIL funded projects.To produce highlight reports and various other project documentation for NCIL funded projects.To ensure NCIL funded projects have clear delivery plans and get delivered to time and budget.To escalate any risks or issues to the Community Funding Manager.To hold and chair meetings to track project progress.Qualifications

Knowledge of local government structures and the role of ward Councillors.Knowledge of project managementKnowledge of NCIL and/or community investment programmes or something similar.Experience of managing and building strong relationships.Experience in managing and delivering projects.Details

Salary: SO2 - £36,432 - £44,147Contract: Fixed Term – Until May 2027 or SecondmentHours: Full TimeLocation: Wandsworth Town HallClosing Date: 05/09/2025Shortlisting Date: W/C 08.09.2025Interview Date: W/C 15.09.2025Additional notes: This role will be published internally first; if insufficient interest is not received, it will be published externally.Secondment Policy: All internal applicants for this secondment must seek permission from their current line manager before applying. Failure to do so may result in the secondment not being authorised.We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Benefits

40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)Flexible workingGenerous pension planAttachments

Anonymised Application Guide for candidates.pdfWandsworth NCIL Project Officer Job Profile.docxRole details

Seniority level: Entry levelEmployment type: ContractJob function: OtherIndustries: Government Administration

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