Project Development & Funding Officer

Neath Port Talbot; Port Talbot; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Port Talbot is looking for a Project Development & Funding Officer to join the team. This role involves making grant applications, managing community benefit funds, and working with various partners. Applicants should have a project management background, experience in seeking funding, and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers hybrid working, generous holiday entitlement, and a competitive pension contribution, making it an excellent opportunity for those seeking a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions

Discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure

Flexible working schemes

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn.
• Experience working with partners at strategic, operational, and community levels.
• Knowledge of the County Borough.

Responsibilities

• Make Grant Applications to a wider range of Funders.
• Assist with the smooth governance of Community Benefit Funds.
• Project manage initiatives for Third Sector and County Council.

Skills

Experience in seeking out funding

Project management background

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of the Third Sector

Education

Project Management qualification (Prince 2 or equivalent)

Job description

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

Job details

Job reference REQ04974 Date posted 12/01/2026 Application closing date 30/01/2026 Location Port Talbot Civic Centre Salary £37,280 - £40,777 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 Project Development & Funding Officer REQ04974 JDPS.docx Reasons to Work for Neath Port Talbot Council.pptx

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team as a Project Development& Funding Officer. The PDFU (Project Development &Funding Unit) is renowned for its ability to draw in funding from external sources and has shown, repeatedly, to have an outstanding performance in delivering all manner of projects, from inception to completion. The Unit has an excellent trackrecord in helping to make the County a better place to live, relax and work by developing amenities for sport, culture, recreation, education, the environment and general well-being. Team members have a 'Can Do' attitude and a creative approach to meeting challenges head-on, delivering projects under a wider range of unique scenarios. The work is exciting, multi-faceted, often technical and demanding.

As a Project Development & FundingOfficer, you will work with a wide range of client groups in making grant acquisitions and assisting them with complex issues which might include legislation, procurement, Standards, governance, and technical expertise, etc. You will be asked to assist with setting up and managing a range of Renewable Energy Community Benefit Funds. Part of the role will require sound project management skills and a need to prioritise and work under your own initiative.

Your daily routine will include:

• Making Grant Applications to a wider range of Funders.
• Assisting with the smooth governance of the Community Benefit Funds the Unit has been charged with.
• When called upon, to project manage initiatives that are being developed for the Third Sector and the County Council.
• Research and adding to the knowledgebase of the Unit by exploring new funding streams and new clients.
• Working with partner Organisations across the Council and the Voluntary Sector.
• As experience grows, to expand portfolio to assist other Directorates, Corporate policies and the Council's objectives and principles.

Do you have?

• A willingness to learn
• Experience in seeking out funding
• A project management background
• Experience of working with partners at strategic, operational and community level
• Ability to work under pressure, to be resilient and to meet priorities and deadlines
• A knowledge of the Third Sector
• Knowledge of the County Borough

Full training will be provided in the role but a Project Management qualification (Prince 2 or equivalent) would be advantageous.

We would welcome those with experience in the following roles:

• Bid Writer
• Project Manager
• Researcher
• Community Development Worker
• Engagement Officer
• A role in sport, the Arts, Culture & Heritage.

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

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

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Paul Hinder on

Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.

This post is subject to a basic DBS disclosure.

Welsh Language skills are not required.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people / vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

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

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

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

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.