Partnership Officer

Educators Wales; Cwmafan; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Wales is seeking a Partnership Officer to support the Trailblazer Programme aimed at reducing economic inactivity. Responsibilities include acting as a liaison for referrals, managing financial processes, and ensuring compliance with funder requirements. Ideal candidates should have strong administrative skills, good IT knowledge, and experience in community programmes. The role offers a salary range of £31,022 to £33,699 per annum, alongside hybrid working and generous benefits.

Benefits

22.4% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday, increasing to 32 days

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Exclusive retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working on employability or community-based programmes.
• Knowledge of grant-funded programmes and performance monitoring processes.
• Accuracy in record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact within the Trailblazer team.
• Support financial and administrative processes linked to training and procurement.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on project performance.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Organizational skills

Good IT skills (Word, Excel, databases)

Excellent communication skills

Ability to adapt in a busy environment

Job description

Salary

£31,022.00 to £33,699.00 per annum

Contract

Fixed Term Grant Funded until 31/03/2026

Location

Cwmavon Library, Depot Rd, Cwmafan, Port Talbot SA12 9DF

About the role

The Trailblazer Programme is an ambitious, multi‑agency initiative led by Neath Port Talbot Council to reduce economic inactivity and improve wellbeing across our communities. We deliver innovative projects in our Opportunity Hubs and outreach locations, working alongside health professionals, training providers, and employers to help people overcome complex barriers to work. From supporting residents with mental health and long‑term health conditions to tackling digital exclusion, housing instability, and low confidence, we create tailored, life‑changing solutions that make a genuine difference in people’s lives.

As a Partnership Officer, you will

• Act as a first point of contact within the Trailblazer team, ensuring smooth referrals and quality checks.
• Support financial and administrative processes linked to training, barriers spend, and procurement.
• Work closely with colleagues to monitor, evaluate, and report on project performance.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Provide efficient administrative support to the wider team to keep the programme running smoothly.

Daily routine

• Gather and input referral information into databases, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Support with booking training, processing financial documents, and dealing with related queries.
• Assist with monitoring and reporting systems to track project performance.
• Provide administrative support including organising meetings, minute taking, and record keeping.
• Act as a point of contact for colleagues, providers, and employers.
• Ensure high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and customer service in all tasks.

Do you have

• Experience working on employability or community‑based programmes.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with accuracy in record‑keeping.
• Knowledge of grant‑funded programmes and performance monitoring processes.
• Good IT skills, including Word, Excel, and databases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to adapt to a busy environment and meet deadlines.

Relevant experience

• Project or Programme Administrator
• Partnership or Community Officer
• Financial/Administrative Support Officer
• Customer Service Coordinator
• Monitoring and Compliance Assistant

About us

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We value a healthy and happy workplace and aim to provide the financial resources and support employees need to live their best life. Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work‑life balance.
• Competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution.
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (plus 8 bank holidays).
• Discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure.
• Cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment.
• New car purchase through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme.
• Exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app.

Contact

For an informal discussion, please contact Glen Bowtell.

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

DBS requirements

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The recruitment process incorporates rigorous safer recruitment assessment to protect children and young people.

Other details

Welsh Language skills are not required. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; Welsh application will not be treated less favourably than an English application.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council to support employees at risk of redundancy.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.