Poverty Reduction Project Officer

Job Title: Poverty Reduction Project Officer
Location: Town Hall, Reigate (Hybrid working)
Salary: £28,023 – £35,724 per annum
Hours: 36 hours per week
Basis: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

About the Role

Working in partnership with Surrey County Council and working closely with the Council’s Benefit, Housing and Community Partnerships teams, we are invited to collaborate in a pilot scheme utilising the Low Income Family Tracker (LIFT) tool.

This is an exciting opportunity to create relationships with other district and boroughs for the benefit of our community’s needs. This role requires a sound knowledge of Excel and would best suit someone comfortable to manipulate and examine data sets.

Key responsibilities include:

• To develop an operational working knowledge of the Low Income Family Tracker. 
• To run small targeted ‘campaigns’ to help households out of poverty.
• To measure the impact of targeted campaigns, analyse data and report on outcomes.
• To make other Reigate & Banstead Borough Council teams and partners aware of the project and involve them as required.
• To work alongside a health researcher on co-production and participative research with residents and stakeholders around the wider determinates of health.
• To deliver wider tasks within the poverty reduction project, as determined by the line manager.

About the Person

• Experience in supporting people, identifying and responding to complex needs.
• Experience of working in a multi-agency approach with local Statutory and Non-statutory agencies to support individuals.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative, taking responsibility for managing own work priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Staff Benefits

In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we offer;

• 36 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• 15% employer contribution to the LGPS pension scheme.
• Access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
• A flexible and agile working culture for a positive work/life balance.
• Support with continuing personal and professional development.

Additional Information

We welcome interest from anyone wishing to develop the necessary skills to carry out the requirements of this role. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Intervention Team Leader Jodie Phillips via email Jodie.Phillips@reigate-banstead.gov.uk

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, offering a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Closing Date: Sunday 13 April 2025 at 23:59
Interview Date: w/c 28 April 2025

Interview Process

Successful applicants will be invited to attend an interview at the Town Hall, which will also involve an assessment using Microsoft Excel.

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Please note this role is being advertised internally and externally. This role will be offered as a 12 month fixed term contract for external staff or a 12 month secondment for internal staff.