Assistant Project Officer | 10829 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week

£26,824 to £28,142 per annum (Scale E) | County Hall, Norwich

We are looking for an organised and proactive Assistant Project Officer to join our Infrastructure Delivery Team at County Hall in Norwich. You’ll play a vital role supporting the delivery of major, high-profile infrastructure schemes, including the Norwich Western Link and Long Stratton Bypass.

Working at the heart of the team, you’ll keep projects running smoothly by coordinating meetings, managing documentation, and tracking progress against key milestones. You’ll support financial processes, maintain project systems, and work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and external partners to ensure everything is delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

This is a fast-paced and varied role where your attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to stay organised will make a real impact. From supporting statutory processes to helping manage risks, budgets, and audits, you’ll be central to enabling successful project delivery across a diverse programme of work.

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Carole Edwards on carole.edwards@norfolk.gov.uk.

Benefits of Working for Norfolk County Council

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote, and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
  • ‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema, and days out. https://norfolk.rewardgateway.co.uk/Authentication/Start
  • A Blue Light card https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/
  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments, and dependants’ pensions
  • Tax-efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
  • Access to our tax-efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard-to-fill job