Partnership Officer

Neath Port Talbot; Cwmafan; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Cwmafan is seeking a Partnership Officer to join the Trailblazer Project. This role involves acting as a contact point for referrals, supporting financial processes, and maintaining compliance records. The ideal candidate should possess strong administrative skills, good IT knowledge, and excellent communication abilities. Candidates with backgrounds in employability or community programs are encouraged to apply. The position offers a fixed-term contract with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working on employability or community-based programmes.
• Knowledge of grant-funded programmes and performance monitoring processes.
• The ability to adapt to a busy environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact within the Trailblazer team.
• Support financial and administrative processes linked to training.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Provide efficient administrative support to keep the programme running smoothly.

Skills

Strong administrative and organizational skills

Good IT skills, including Word and Excel

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Job description

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job details

Job reference REQ04987 Date posted 12/01/2026 Application closing date 19/01/2026 Location Cwmafan Library Salary £31,022.00 to £33,699.00 per annum Package Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities. Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Education and Schools Attachments Partnership Officer REQ04987 JDPS.docx Reasons to Work for Neath Port Talbot Council.pptx

Contract: Fixed Term Grant Funded until31/03/2026

Location ofpost: Cwmavon Library, Depot Rd perten Cwmafan, Port TalbotSA12 9DF

About the role:

We are currently seeking a dedicated,enthusiastic and flexible individual to join our team as aPartnership Officer within the new Trailblazer Project.

The Trailblazer Programme is an ambitious,multi-agency initiative led by Neath Port Talbot Council toreduce economic inactivity and improve wellbeing across ourcommunities. We're currently delivering innovative projects inour Opportunity Hubs and outreach locations, working alongsidehealth professionals, training providers, and employers to helppeople overcome complex barriers to work. From supportingresidents with mental health and long-term health conditions, totackling digital exclusion, housing instability, and lowconfidence, we're at the forefront of creating tailored,life-changing solutions that make a genuine difference inpeople's lives.

You'll be joining a passionate, supportive,and forward-thinking team who believe in the power ofcollaboration and kindness to achieve lasting results. Wecelebrate success together, share knowledge openly, and aredriven by the positive impact we see every day.

As a Partnership Officer, you will:

Act as a first point of contact within theTrailblazer team, ensuring smooth referrals and qualitychecks.

Support financial and administrativeprocesses linked to training, barriers spend, andprocurement.

Work closely with colleagues to monitor,evaluate, and report on project performance.

Maintain accurate records and ensurecompliance with funder requirements.

Provide efficient administrative support tothe wider team to keep the programme running smoothly.

Your dailyroutine will to:

Gather and input referral information intodatabases, ensuring quality and compliance.

Support with booking training, processingfinancial documents, and dealing with related queries.

Assist with monitoring and reportingsystems to track project performance.

Provide administrative support includingorganising 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.

Experience working on employability orcommunity-based programmes?

Strong administrative and organisationalskills, with accuracy in record-keeping?

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Knowledge of grant-funded programmes andperformance monitoring processes?

Good IT skills, including Word, Excel, anddatabases?

Excellent communication and interpersonalskills, both written and verbal?

The ability to adapt to a busy environmentand meet deadlines?

We would welcomeapplications from those with experience in roles suchas:

Project or Programme Administrator

Partnership or Community Officer

Customer Service Coordinator

Monitoring and Compliance Assistant

Aboutus:

We believe in rewarding and recognising ourcolleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe thatthere's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyoneto be healthy and happy and have the financial resources andsupport they need.

Choose to work for us and you'll berewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to helpyou live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) andflexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employeepackage witha remarkable 22.4% employer pensioncontribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days,increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgettingthe additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership withCeltic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with upto 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salarysacrifice scheme
• Enjoy斷 exclusive discounts at local andnational retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staffwellbeing group.

If you गु would like to start a rewardingcareer with a company that values and invests in its employeesand you have the necessary experience and qualifications, thiscould be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contactGlen Bowtell on

This post is subject to an enhanced DBScheck

Neath Port Talbot Council is totallycommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff andvolunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees areequally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of allchildren and young people/vulnerable adults and will take actionto safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post willbe underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensurethat children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are not required.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh,applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated lessfavourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme forcandidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. Insupport of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy,or have been made redundant in 2024,ruby NATH Port Talbot Council isoffering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet allthe essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, toqualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going tobe affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcomean application from you. Just make it known on your applicationform that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you havebeen made redundant.

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

We are committed to providing trainingopportunities and the professional development of all ouremployees.

We look forward to welcoming you to TeamNPT.