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Temporary Graduate Housing IT Project Officer
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A Graduate Placement with RCT Council: Web Development & Digital Support (Graduate Programme 2026)
Making A Difference with RCT Council
This is an exciting and challenging time for RCT Council, as we continue to deliver high-quality services while shaping the future of local communities. The role of local government is increasingly vital, offering some of the most intellectually stimulating challenges—providing services that impact thousands of lives.
Maximise Your Potential
Join RCT Council’s Graduate Programme, offering:
- Work in a vibrant and supportive environment
- Learning new and transferable skills -Development of a professional career in Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Fully funded training: All graduates can undertake either a Level 4 Project Management qualification or job-related technical training
About the Role: Community Housing’s Digital Support
This Graduate Placement is based in the Community Housing department, a dynamic frontline service spanning multiple teams, including:
- The Housing Solutions Team: Works with individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
- Homefinder Team: Processes social housing applications on behalf of 11 Registered Landlord partners
- Social Letting Agency: Runs Leasing Scheme Wales, leasing privately owned properties for households experiencing or at risk of homelessness
- Housing Assessment and Support Team: Provides advice and accommodation support for individuals in temporary housing
- Diversionary Activity Team: Offers wellbeing support activities (cooking classes, walks, gym visits)
- Resettlement Team: Supports Homes for Ukraine, UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), Afghan Resettlement Accommodation Programme (ARAP) and Asylum Dispersal—assisting with housing, essential services, and rebuilding lives
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Your Role: Digital & Information Support Officer
You’ll demonstrate practical impact by: ✔ Supporting and improving website content, digital reporting, and process documentation ✔ Collaborating with service managers and performance teams to gather data and suggest improvements ✔ Researching and implementing best practices in digital solutions for homelessness and housing services ✔ Preparing clear reports and presentations to support strategic decisions
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for a motivated graduate with prior website development experience who wants to make meaningful contributions to public services while building a career in digital transformation and community support.
Essential Criteria
A candidate must fulfill all of the following:
- A minimum 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in ICT, Computer Science, Business Management, or Marketing/Communications
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in team-based environments
- Strong attention to detail and proven administrative capabilities
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
- A passion for community impact and supporting vulnerable individuals
- Confidence in engaging with diverse stakeholders at all levels
Desirable Skills
- Experience with web design, CMS platforms, or digital marketing
- Awareness of equalities, safeguarding, and accessibility principles
- Interest in digital service improvement frameworks
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Staff Benefits Package
- Tailored induction programme
- Dedicated Graduate Coordinator support
- Hybrid working options
- Pension Scheme (valued engagement benefit)
- 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Financial management allowance
- Subsidised Leisure Centre memberships
- Vivup discount card for local businesses
- Opportunities for professional development via the Programme’s funding
About RCT Council
RCT insists on a high standard of safeguarding—all employees must follow enhanced DBS procedures due to direct work with children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, reserving applications for interview according to the Workforce Planning Strategy:
- Level 3 Welsh speakers may participate in the Guaranteed Interview Scheme
- Armed Forces-affiliated applicants (Service Leavers, Veterans, or Reservists) will be priority interviewed if they meet essential criteria
For Welsh-speaking applicants, native-level fluency will be equally valued as English submissions.
Note: Regrettably, we cannot acknowledge individual applications due to the high number of submissions. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, assume your application has not progressed further this time.
Let your unique perspective and experience shine through—this graduate programme celebrates initiative, ethical purpose, and digital skill. Applications closed Date, but refer to RCT Council’s Vacancies Portal for future opportunities.
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