North Wales Project Officer

Company Description

Shared Prosperity Fund: North Wales is responsible for managing and administering the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) on behalf of the 6 North Wales local authorities. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Projects Officer who wants to advance their career in a busy and supportive workplace.

This position is ideally suited to someone with a business support or financial background, that has an eye for detail.

In this position you will use the systems and processes required for the delivery of the UKSPF in North Wales and your duties will include processing project claims, monitoring data and managing queries. You’ll also work closely with the local UKSPF teams in the 6 North Wales local authorities.

We can offer flexible working arrangements and are ready to consider job sharing, reduced hours and secondments.

This is a fixed-term position until 30 June 2026.

(Shared Prosperity Fund: North Wales is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.)

Gwynedd Council offers an attractive employment package, for more information please click on this Information Pack

Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification.

For further information about this post please contact Sheryl Jones on 01286 679876

Interview date to be confirmed.

CLOSING DATE: 22/04/2025

If you are successful to be short listed for an interview you will be contacted by E-MAIL using the address provided on your application form. You need to ensure that you check your email regularly.

• Support the efficient delivery of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) in North Wales
• Helping to safeguard the interests of the lead authority (Gwynedd Council) in the delivery of the programme.
• Ensure that the people of the North Wales region are at the centre of everything we do.

• Office equipment such as a computer, phone, etc..

• To support the development and implementation of processes and systems to ensure the efficient delivery of the UKSPF in North Wales which will invest £126.46 million across Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham by March 2025.
• Supporting and safeguarding of the interests of Gwynedd Council as the lead authority for the delivery of the UKSPF in North Wales – and the interests of all six North Wales Local Authorities – by ensuring the efficient delivery of the UKSPF in accordance with the rules, regulations and contractual requirements of the UK Government and all legal obligations.
• Supporting the development and implementation of efficient processes and systems required for the delivery of the UKSPF in North Wales (including application, decision making, project selection, funding awards, claims, etc.)
• Supporting the delivery of the processes required under the legal agreement between the individual counties and Gwynedd Council as the lead authority.
• Collaborating with Gwynedd Council Legal and Finance teams as required to administer the UKSPF in North Wales.
• Working closely with local UKSPF teams in the six authorities to successfully deliver the programme.
• Support and administer the governance structures linked to the UKSPF in North Wales.

• Responsibility for self-development.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Council’s Health and Safety Policy.
• Operate within the Council’s policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality.
• Responsible for managing information in accordance with the Council’s information management guidelines. Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation.
• Commitment to reducing the Council’s carbon emissions in accordance with the Carbon Management Plan, and to encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Council’s Carbon Footprint.
• Undertake any other reasonable duty which corresponds to the salary level and responsibility level of the job.
• Responsibility to report any concern or suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused.

Personal attributes

Essential

Reliable

Excellent organisational skills

Eye for detail and accuracy

Able to work individually and as part of a team

Able to work under pressure and has good coping skills to work in a fast-moving environment

Proven ability to meet deadlines and targets

Able to take on responsibilities and communicate effectively

Desirable

Qualifications and relevant training

Essential

Educated to degree level or similar or extensive experience of working in an administrative/support field

Desirable

Relevant qualification in administration

Qualification in programme or project management

Relevant experience

Essential

Experience of supporting a team

Experience in administrative work

Experience of working in an administrative role

Deal with enquiries effectively and promptly

Experience of working to a tight timescale and under pressure

Desirable

Experience of working on programmes and/or projects

Experience of arranging meetings and events

Skills and specialist knowledge

Essential

Excellent organisational skills

ICT literate, comfortable using Word, Excel and SharePoint

Ability to produce high quality work while working to a tight timetable

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences

The ability to prioritise work

Desirable

The ability to take minutes in meetings and note action points

Language requirements

Listening and Speaking – Higher

Able to follow a conversation or discussion through the medium of Welsh and English on a professional level and discuss general day to day topics in the field in order to present information and express opinions.Able to give a pre-prepared presentation and respond to any comments and questions on it in Welsh or English.

Reading and Understanding – Higher

Able to understand standard written Welsh and English; both formal and informal.Able to gather information from various sources such as letters, reports, articles through the medium of Welsh and English in order to fulfil the post.

Writing – Higher

Present written information confidently by letter, more detailed and technical report formats, and respond to written requests conveying information, ideas and opinion in Welsh and English (help is available to check the work).