Job Description

We are currently looking for a Corporate Policy Support Officer (Tackling Poverty) to join our team. Tackling poverty is a key priority for the council and its partners and this is an exciting opportunity to be part of that work.

The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to get the right information and support to those who need help the most, by working with colleagues from across the council, partners and stakeholders.

This work will involve the use of the Low Income Family Tracker (LIFT) system by interrogating the data and identifying groups of people who could be supported.

The main duties of the post are;

To lead on the development, implementation and co-ordination of the LIFT system, working across the council, partners and stakeholders. To develop and monitor a LIFT action plan To produce letters, flyers and other media to engage with identified groups.

About you:

You will have experience in data analysis and a good knowledge of current trends, resources and information relating to poverty along with excellent presentation, writing and communication skills.

Ideally you will have;

A degree and good IT skills including the use of word, excel, access, power point, teams and outlook.

About us:

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 Victoria Petty or Caryn Furlow-Harris

Email: v.petty@npt.gov.uk / c.furlow@npt.gov.uk

DBS requirements:

This post is not subject to a DBS check
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.

Welsh Language Requirements:

Welsh Language skills are desirable.

Additional Information:

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. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. 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.

Closing date:

30th May 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: 32,654.00-36,124.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: REQ04159