Project Support Officer - Green Spaces

Project Support Officer (Green Spaces) 9328 Fixed Term Contract until 31 March hours per week £31,537 to £33,699 per annum (Scale G) County Hall, Norwich

Norfolk County Council is looking for an organised and passionate individual to join the Green Spaces Team, in the role of Project Support Officer. This role provides a unique opportunity to make a real impact in protecting and enhancing Norfolk's environment and heritage. The Green Spaces team are responsible for delivering 1 million trees for Norfolk, as well as protecting and restoring Norfolk's historic mills in partnership with Norfolk Windmills Trust. This role provides administrative and project support throughout the project lifecycles, varying from significant, high profile strategic initiatives to on the ground collaboration with local communities.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and administrative skills. This role will have the opportunity to get involved in all aspects of project management and you will have some experience of working in a project based environment. You will be adaptable, passionate and can bring energy and commitment to successful project delivery.

As part of this role, you will assist with premises and property management responsibilities, ensuring our historic assets remain safe, accessible and fit for purpose and you will have some experience with the built environment.

You will also work closely with volunteers across the historic mill estate, helping to coordinate their involvement across the sites, and you must have effective communication skills for working with communities and community development.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a driven team committed to enhancing Norfolk's natural landscapes and preserving its rich heritage. We're looking for someone who shares our commitment in creating a greener and historically vibrant environment for future generations.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependent on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
  • Norfolk Rewards - your employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions
  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
  • Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

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Redeployment closing date: 7 December :59

All other applicants closing date: 14 December :59