Project Coordinator

Are you an experienced project coordinator passionate about community development, local resilience, and grant management? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Communities Directorate in Bridgend as a Project Coordinator

• Job Title: Resilient Communities Co-ordinator

• Location: CF31 4WB

• Pay Rate: £20.48 - £21.52 per hour (based on experience)

• Contract Duration: Temporary until 31/12/2026 (potential for extension)

• Start Date: ASAP

• Working Hours: 34 hours per week

• Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday (Flexible 06:30 - 14:30 or 09:00 - 17:00)

To develop and deliver community-focused projects under the UKSPF-funded Local Resilience Planning and Community Fund programme of work, ensuring full compliance with UKSPF methodology and guidelines.

• Funding & Grant Coordination: Coordinate Resilient Communities funding streams, oversee enquiry/application processes, and provide guidance to successful applicants to ensure financial compliance.

• Community & Civil Society Investment: Support cultural/heritage institutions, impactful volunteering, capacity building for local civil society, cost-of-living/energy efficiency measures, and digital infrastructure for community facilities.

• Contract & Procurement Management: Manage a diverse portfolio of exploratory and research projects, prepare specifications, deliver procurement exercises, and monitor contractors against agreed schedules and budgets.

• Match Funding & Funding Streams: Source and maintain match funding by collaborating with public, private, and voluntary partners to maximize grant opportunities.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Networks: Provide guidance to key partners, maintain stakeholder relationships, and support thematic networks aligned with programme objectives.

• Fund Management Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience with funds management.

• Grant & Budget Expertise: Proven experience in budget management, contract management, public procurement, and managing grant funds for voluntary sector applicants.

• Community Development Knowledge: Strong understanding of community economic development, co-design, participatory approaches, Local Resilience Planning, and Community Funds.

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly to varied audiences.

If you meet the essential criteria and are ready to support local community resilience in Bridgend, apply today with your updated CV to get started!

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