Job Description

Assistant Project Officer (Cycling and Walking) | 8442 | Fixed Term Contract until 30 September 2026 | 37 hours per week | 27,711 to 30,060 per annum (Scale F) | County Hall

This exciting role will provide support to managers and project officers within the Active Travel delivery team, Environment Service. The Assistant Project Officer will assist with delivery of externally funded project work.


The Assistant Project Officer will provide administration and support for Environment Team services and externally funded projects, including managing budgets and financial data, purchasing, invoicing, communication, and other records needed for service level agreements, claims and reports. Creation and maintenance of delivery plans, risk registers and project highlight reports will also play a key part in this role.


The role supports the delivery of the Norfolk walking, wheeling and cycling strategy to create a healthier and greener Norfolk by enabling people to walk, wheel and cycle more often. Walking and cycling offers solutions to the problems of traffic congestion in our towns and improves quality of life, a stronger economy and an enhanced environment.


We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team to support with externally funded projects which enable people to cycle, walk and wheel more in Norfolk. They will need to work effectively as part of a well-co-ordinated team to achieve the agreed objectives in the Business Plan for services and projects.


The post holder will need to demonstrate an innovative approach which embraces new ways of working and an enterprising outlook towards maximising the value of partnership working, community and business sector involvement and securing external funding for the benefit of Norfolk's people and its environment.


Key responsibilities will include:


Support the delivery of services and projects from concept through to implementation Monitor service and project resources, programmes and budgets as required Provide information to enable Managers, Senior Officers and Project Officers to produce budgetary, financial and activity reports and claims Use systems and procedures as trained, for the control and delivery of service and projects Communicate service and project related messages through appropriate means Support with the production of reports and preparation of documents.
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills are essential in this role, as is the ability to work with financial information and organise own workload.


This is a fixed term position until September 2026.


For more information or an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Andrew Hollis (Active Travel Team Leader) via andrewhollis@norfolk.gov.uk



These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:


Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependent on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: + ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
+ A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
+ Relocation expenses (where applicable)
+ An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
+ Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions
+ Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
+ Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
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We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

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Redeployment closing date: 10 July 2025 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 22 August 2025 23:59

We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.


We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county.




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