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Norfolk County Council Project Officer - NLAF Salary: £32,076 to £33,945 per annum (Scale) Contract: Temporary Contract until 30th September 2026 Basis: 37 hours per week Location: Norfolk Norfolk County Council (NCC) are looking for a dynamic and dedicated Officer to join our team and work with the Norfolk Local Access Forum (NLAF). This role is your chance to support access to Norfolk’s incredible network of walking, cycling, and horse-riding routes, and help to make sure everyone can experience nature and culture across our county. In this role, you’ll work with NLAF volunteers, Pathmakers Trustees (NLAF’s charitable arm), and NCC colleagues. You will support the delivery and monitoring of the Norfolk Access Improvement Plan (NAIP), streamline reporting processes, and build strong working relationships. You’ll handle administrative duties and prepare necessary documentation for NLAF meetings, and you’ll assist in developing income streams by identifying funding opportunities and supporting bid development and project design. You’ll work closely with Norfolk and National Trails Officers, as well as colleagues in Public Rights of Way, to support the integration of the Greenways to Green Spaces programme. This collaborative effort will enhance our work and bring more people in Norfolk closer to nature. We’re looking for someone with significant experience in a similar role, a proven track record of working with volunteers, and experience in managing stakeholder relationships. If you have project management skills, advanced Microsoft Office capabilities, knowledge of mapping or spatial data management software, and an understanding of national environmental policies, we want to hear from you. You will need strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities. Being able to prioritise and develop your own work plans based on varying demands, having a proactive and problem-solving attitude, and being committed to delivering results are essential skills for this role. The ability to work well under pressure and manage expectations effectively is also important. We offer flexible working patterns and locations, with the opportunity to be based at offices in Norwich or Holt, as well as home working. We want to see our employees thrive – offering training and professional development, creating a positive work environment and a strong team ethic that focuses on delivering a high level of service. We offer a competitive salary, ranging from £32,076-£33,945 (dependent on experience), with a pension scheme and additional rewards and benefits. This role is a two-year fixed-term, full-time position (37 hours per week), however part-time hours may be considered for the right candidate. If you have any questions about this role not covered in the job specifications, please contact Dr Katy Owen via katy.owen@norfolk.gov.uk. 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. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for all internal and external vacancies via myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email address. Before you apply please see the full job description and person specification in the below link – this will help you to shape your application to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the role. Job description and Person Specification You can also find out about the rewards and benefits we offer as well as our other terms and conditions. These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:
Redeployment Closing date: 31 July 2024 12:00. Closing date: 14 August 2024 23:59. About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services. |