About the vacancy
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Vacancy ID:
3690
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Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council
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Number of vacancies:
1
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Contract type:
Temporary/Secondment - Full Time
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Contract end date:
31 March 2027
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Location:
Carmarthen
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Grade:
Grade E
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Salary:
£26,403 - £29,540
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If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
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Hourly Rate :
£13.69 - £15.31
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Contract Hours
37
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Come and join our team
We are seeking a motivated and organised Project Support Officer to join our Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) team.
The post holder will be responsible for providing comprehensive project, administrative and coordination support to the Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Team supporting the project managers in the delivery of capital projects.
They will work using initiative to organise meetings, maintain project documentation, coordinate stakeholders, and support data collation, ensuring professional and effective project governance in line with industry standards.
The role requires flexibility, including supporting flood incident response and occasional work outside normal office hours when required.
The post is grant funded and is offered on a full time, temporary contract running between financial years up to 31st March 2027.
What you’ll do:
Meetings, Events, Workshops and Communications
Organise meetings, workshops and contractor engagement.
Prepare agendas, papers and accurate minutes.
Chase actions and ensure timely updates.
Support communication outputs including web and social media content.
Documentation, Records & Data Management
Maintain secure electronic and paper filing systems.
Ensure confidentiality of sensitive and commercial information.
Support data collation, analysis and interpretation for evaluation, benefits tracking and reporting.
Support the production of high‑quality reports and presentations.
Operational Support
Support procurement and contract administration.
Assist with general administrative tasks
What we’re looking for:
Project management qualification or equivalent experience of project management
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently.
Team‑oriented and adaptable.
Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint
Understanding of project management processes.
Experience working in a busy project environment across multiple projects and completing priorities.
Experience organising meetings or events.
Experience maintaining databases or electronic systems.
Ability to travel across sites.
Flexible and responsive to service needs.
Ability to work in a hybrid structure which is currently a 2 day minimum in the office in Carmarthen.
Why join us?
Play a key role in delivering projects that protect communities from flooding and coastal erosion.
Gain experience across a varied portfolio of projects.
Develop your project management and professional skills within a supportive team environment.
If you wish to discuss the role further, please contact Cath Abbott, FCERM Capital Programme Manager, on 07866 176072 or
[email protected]
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Job Description:
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Welsh language level - verbal
Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
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Closing Date:
25/08/2026, 23:55
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The Rewards
We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.
Competitive salary
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
Access to staff health and wellbeing support
Personal development and career progression
Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
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Anonymous Recruitment
We adopt an ‘anonymous recruitment’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.
We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
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Additional Information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Right to work eligibility: Every employer in the UK must carry out a Right to Work check before a new employee starts work. This is a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and applies to every worker, regardless of nationality.
All applicants will be asked about their nationality and whether they are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to confirm whether you are eligible to apply for the vacancy and to work for the Council or its partner organisations.
Carmarthenshire County Council holds a valid sponsorship licence. However, applicants who require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route must meet all eligibility criteria set out by the UK Government under the points-based immigration system. Before submitting an application, you should check whether the role meets the eligibility criteria in the UK Government guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Please note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or any offer of employment may be retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email:
[email protected] or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
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