POST TITLE: Local Government Reform (LGR) Project Officer
SECTION: Community Safety Unit
SALARY: Grade 6 (£32,417 – £36,466) pa
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Contract Type: Full Time/Permanent

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to work for Swale Borough Council to provide project management support for Local Government Reform.

Local Government Reform plans will see a complete reorganisation of local government across Kent. This roll will be supporting the programme lead to deliver the Swale Borough Council LGR Implementation Plan, including key projects and work streams. You will also be collecting and analysing data from internal teams and external agencies to inform this work. You will also ensure there are effective engagement plans in place to work with partner agencies and the local community.

This is a permanent position working full time, 34 hours per week.

About Swale Borough Council

Swale Borough Council is a progressive and ambitious Local Authority, located less than an hour from Central London in an attractive and diverse part of Kent involving urban, rural, and coastal areas. We believe that staff are our most valuable asset, and we’re committed to attracting and retaining the very best. In recent times, we have adapted and evolved to meet the current world by introducing a highly flexible hybrid working policy, along with a 34-hour week, recognising that staff wellbeing and work life balance is high on our agenda.

Our Offer

A range of benefits including:

- Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 5 years’ LG service plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional leave
- Additional 3 days’ leave given to enable a close down of the offices between Christmas and New year
- Free parking
- Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing that include holistic therapies and outdoor activities
- Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential & independent information and access to counsellors
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family
- Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
- Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
- Annual flu vaccine
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays and shopping
- Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals
- A professional fee payment, if required for the role

About You

We are looking for someone with experience of project management and working within local government, with data analytical skills, and an excellent communicator. You will be able to use initiative and problem solve and be able to work under pressure.

This is a hybrid role, with remote and office-based work. You will also need to have the ability to travel across sites in the borough and have the flexibility to be available outside of normal office hours when required.

Selection Process

Following the submission of your application form, it will be reviewed by the recruiting manager. Those that are successful in securing an interview can expect job specific interview assessment, followed by an interview.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Stephanie Curtis. Strategic Policy and Communities Manager on 01795 417336 or stephaniecurtis@swale.gov.uk

Swale Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.

To apply for the position, please use the apply offsite button and complete the online application form.

Closing Date: 29th May 2025

Interview Date: TBC