Corporate Policy Support Officer (Tackling Poverty)

Job details Job reference REQ01579 Date posted 03/04/2023 Application closing date 21/04/2023 Location Port Talbot Civic Centre Salary £29,439 - £32,909 per annum Package Hybrid Working Arrangements (with the option to work remotely) together with a generous holiday entitlement and other flexible working options available. Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Administration and Business Support
Corporate Policy Support Officer (Tackling Poverty) Job description

Fixed Term post until 31/03/2025 (Shared Prosperity Funding) /37hrs per week.

We are currently looking for a Corporate Policy Support Officer (Tackling Poverty) to join our team. Tackling poverty is a key priority for the Council and its partners and this is an exciting opportunity to be part of that work.

The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to get the right information and support to those who need help the most by working with colleagues from across the Council, partners and stakeholders.

This work will involve the use of the Low Income Family Tracker (LIFT) system by considering the data available and identifying groups of people who could be supported.

The main duties of the post are;

• To lead on the development, implementation and co-ordination of the LIFT system, working across the council and with partners and stakeholders.
• To develop and monitor the LIFT action plan
• To produce letters, flyers and other media in order to engage with identified groups.

You will have experience in data analysis and a good knowledge of current trends, resources and information relating to poverty along with excellent presentation and communication skills.

Ideally you will have;

A degree and good IT skills including the use of word, excel, access, power point, teams and outlook.

If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Caryn Furlow-Harris on

Phone: 01639 763242 or

Email: c.furlow@npt.gov.uk

This post is not subject to a DBS check

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are desirable.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.