Project Support Officer

Job Introduction
**Job Title**:Project Support Officer
**Salary**: £29,832 to £31,877 per annum 35 hours per week
**Permanent**
**Team**: Growth, Investment & Sustainability Team
**Directorate**: Economy & Infrastructure
**Location**: Main work base, Worcestershire County Council, Wildwood, Wildwood Drive, Worcester, WR5 2QT (Hybrid working - minimum 2 days per week in the office)

Worcestershire County Council’s Growth and Investment Team runs a number of projects to support businesses and organisations to start, innovate, grow, expand and reduce environmental impact to contribute to a thriving low carbon economy.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Worcestershire County Council’s Growth, Investment & Sustainability Team. We are looking to recruit a Project Support Officer to administer the delivery of business grants and consultancy support programmes for local businesses.

To find out more about the services the team provides, follow the link below:
If you have experience of proactively monitoring and administering projects and tracking progress and can offer effective organisational skills and outstanding customer service, this could be the job for you.

We are looking for dynamic individuals with excellent numeracy, communication skills and a high level of attention to detail, who are able to use their own initiative but also be an be excellent team player.

You will assist the Grants Team Manager and the Business Growth Manager in the operational delivery of grant funding and administration of business support programmes delivered by contracted consultants. The varied work will include tasks such as day-to-day communication with businesses, administering grants, processing claims working closely with service providers, supporting event delivery and programme marketing and ensuring compliance with funding requirements.

As part of a supportive team, you will work alongside colleagues within the County Council delivering information, business support projects and grant funding as part of the wider growth, investment and sustainability offer.

**Benefits**:You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council, so do take a look Some of these offers include:
**Great Holiday Entitlement**: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know

**Brilliant Pension Scheme**: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.

**Professional Learning & Development**: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.

**Flexible Working**:We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

**How to Apply**:
Please find the** Job Description** and** Person Specification**attached.

Please write your submission with consideration for the essential and desirable criteria on the Person Specification. This should include examples why you should be considered; the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post.

**Application Closing Date**: Sunday 14th September 2025

**Anticipated Interview Dates**: Week commencing 29th September 2025 (Interviews will be held at the main office base Worcestershire County Council, Wildwood, Wildwood Drive, Worcester, WR5 2QT)