Project and Engagement Officer

Role Responsibility

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Project and Engagement Officers to join Kent County Council’s Financial Hardship Programme, funded by the Helping Hands Scheme. 

These are full-time, fixed-term positions for 12 months, working in a hybrid format, with the base being Invicta House, Maidstone. As a team we are committed to providing a flexible approach to when, where and how our team work. Travel around the county will be required to attend partner and community events to support the delivery and collaboration of projects.

The Financial Hardship Programme delivers a range of projects aimed at tackling hardship in the county, this includes; food and fuel poverty, digital exclusion, debt advice, strengthening referrals and local business and skills provision. 

You will collaborate closely with colleagues within KCC and external partners, leveraging your project management expertise to support Project Managers. Your role will involve ensuring that all projects are delivered efficiently, adhering to an effective communications strategy, and meeting the required standards within agreed deadlines.

We are looking for someone with an organised and proactive approach, who would like to make a positive impact to Kent residents. Effective communication is essential for this role, involving regular interactions with residents and key stakeholders. Additionally, the role includes community engagement through events, workshops, and providing support to residents.

Additional benefits include:

- Opportunities for personal training and development.

- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer matched contributions.

- 29 days paid annual leave per year + bank holidays + a concessionary day.

- Staff discounts on a range of leisure products and services through our Kent Rewards programme.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. 

Contact Details

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Victoria Lawrence-Rose (Programme Support Manager) by emailing victoria.lawrence-rose@kent.gov.uk

About the Company

Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

KCC is transitioning to a new pay structure from 1st April 2025.  More details can be found here - Pay - Jobs & Careers - Kent County Council 

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.