Job Description

Salary

32,061 - 34,434

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Economic Development

Date posted

26/09/2025

Job reference

REQ21255

attachment
Benefits Package.doc

Directorate: Regeneration & Environment



Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week



Are you ready to make a real impact in people's lives while supporting innovative employment programmes?



Do you want to be part of an ambitious, forward-thinking team that's passionate about making a real difference?



About the role



We're looking for a Project Officer to support the delivery of Rotherham's Pathways to Work programme. As a Project Officer, you'll be at the heart of our operations -- ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes while helping us deliver meaningful support to Rotherham residents and employers.



You'll play a key role in ensuring efficient project operations, supporting compliance, and enabling data-driven decisions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy both independent and collaborative work -- we want to hear from you!



Key responsibilities:
Project coordination and administrative support Budget tracking and financial reporting Data analysis and research to inform decision-making Stakeholder communication and partnership working Event planning and logistics Record-keeping and compliance monitoring Marketing and outreach support




About Pathways to Work



Pathways to Work is a UK government funded initiative designed to support individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or other barriers to employment. It provides tailored, person-centred support to help people move from welfare into sustainable work. Key objectives include:
Reducing long-term economic inactivity Reforming the benefits system Delivering personalised support Increasing employment rates




About the Economic Inactivity Trailblazer (EIT)



The EIT is a pilot programme funded by the UK government and delivered in nine regions across England. It aims to test innovative approaches to reducing economic inactivity and building a more integrated system that helps people find, stay in, or return to work -- ultimately boosting employment outcomes and economic growth.



If you're passionate about inclusive employment and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment -- apply now and help us shape the future of work in Rotherham.



For questions or an informal chat about the role, please contact:

Fiona Fletcher, System Service Manager

Fiona.fletcher@rotherham.gov.uk


This post will have access to the Public Services Network, if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at the Basic level (unspent criminal convictions).


Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.


Until 31st March 2026 employees paid at Band D and above are subject to a temporary pay reduction of 1.15% spread out by means of a monthly deduction from each pay period over the full financial year. In recognition of implementing this temporary measure, those who experience a pay reduction will be awarded three additional days leave (pro rata for part-time).