Project Development in Port Talbot

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Job reference REQ***** 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 REQ***** Reasons to Work for Neath Port Talbot
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 fromexternal sources and has shown, repeatedly, to have anoutstanding 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 tomeeting challenges head-on, delivering projects under a widerange 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 inmaking grant acquisitions and assisting them with complex issueswhich might include legislation, procurement, Standards,governance, and technical expertise, etc.
You will be asked toassist with setting up and managing a range of Renewable EnergyCommunity Benefit Funds.
Part of the role will require soundproject management skills and a need to prioritise and work underyour own initiative.
Your daily routine will include:-
Making Grant Applications to a widerange of Funders.
Assisting with the smooth governance ofthe Community Benefit Funds the Unit has been chargedwith.
When called upon, to project manageinitiatives that are being developed for the Third Sector andthe County Council.
Research and adding to the knowledgebase of the Unit by exploring new funding streams and newclients.
Working with partner Organisationsacross the Council and the Voluntary Sector.
As experience grows, to expand portfolioto assist other Directorates, Corporate policies and theCouncil\’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 atstrategic, operational and community level
Ability to work under pressure, to beresilient and to meet priorities and deadlines
A knowledge of the Third Sector
Knowledge of the County Borough
Full training will be provided in the rolebut a Project Management qualification (Prince 2 or equivalent)would be advantageous.
We would welcome those with experience inthe 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 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