Project Facilitator - Norwich, United Kingdom - Norfolk County Council
Description
Fixed term contract until 31 March 2025 | 37 hours per week | £35,411 to £37,261 per annum (Grade J) | Norwich
We are seeking an enthusiastic project facilitator to assist stakeholders in the development of high-quality economic projects, in order to support economic growth in Norfolk.
Based on a robust evidence base, the Norfolk Investment Framework (NIF) is a set of high-level investment priorities designed to tackle the major challenges that Norfolk faces, both over the short term, but also looking further ahead.
You will be expected to work with partnership groups in Norfolk, to understand place-based priorities, and to develop projects aligned to the Norfolk Investment Framework.
The NIF Project Facilitator will also play a leading role on the delivery focussed activity of the Norfolk Investment Fund, a £600m programme of funding afforded to Norfolk County Council through the County Deal process.
As a result, work is required now, for the design and build of project pipeline for a funding programme, due to be launched in May 2024.
This role will act as the lead contact point for stakeholders on all issues project development issues relating to the Norfolk Investment Fund, providing expert advice on business case development - including guidance on Government's 5 case model (Strategic, Economic, Commercial, Financial, and Management); and the objectives and targets that projects within the programme should deliver against.
It will be an advantage to have experience of facilitation support for project bid submissions, both medium-large scale projects; coordinating partnerships, project management, and knowledge of UK government economic priorities to support growth.
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.
**Job description and person specification
You can also find out about the rewards and benefits we offer as well as our other terms and conditions.
These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave
- Health and Wellbeing services including fasttrack physiotherapy and a free counselling service
- Flexible working opportunities including flexitime, part time, remote and hybrid working dependent on your job role and business need.
- Financial benefits such as:
- A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
- Relocation expenses paid upfront (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.
- A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars.
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