Community Projects Officer in Rugby

Community Projects Officer

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Pay range

This range is provided by Rugby Borough Council. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Role overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a Community Projects Officer to join the Communities and Projects Team on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave. We expect this role to commence in late February 2026 and end on 31 December 2026.

You’ll focus on planning and delivering projects that will offer opportunities for Rugby Borough Council tenants to improve outcomes in our social housing, and supporting our communities to be more independent, financially inclusive, healthy, and to realise their potential.

About you

We’re looking for someone who’s a genuine people person who has experience in planning and managing projects with a desire to improve outcomes for our tenants and communities.

You’ll be great at persuading and influencing others while building and maintaining effective professional relationships at a variety of levels both internally and externally.

A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is also required.

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas) pro rata
• Hybrid working up to 60%
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities and Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to work scheme and more

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Government Administration