Projects Officer

Projects Officer

Salary: £35,162 - £38,009 (subject to job evaluation)

Sevenoaks District Council is a high performing local authority with an enviable track record of providing excellent services for its residents.

As our Projects Officer, you’ll lead the development of projects and workstreams to support the transition for local government reorganisation. Your strong communication skills will enable you to develop effective working relationships, and you’ll be confident in providing detailed advice to improve processes and outcome, providing challenge where necessary.

At Sevenoaks District Council, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and expertise as you assist with the development of the Council, using your detailed research, experience and data analysis insights.

This is a fast-paced corporate team working to tight and changing deadlines.

Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

To Increase your chances of being shortlisted, please do not rely on the use of AI in your application - we want to hear from you about your unique experiences and how you can help us deliver an exceptional development offer for our people.

Do you want to know more about the role?

For further details on the role, please contact Serine Annan-Veitch (serine.annan-veitch@sevenoaks.gov.uk).

Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?

Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Closing date: 17th May 2026

Interviews: 5th June 2026

Equal Opportunities:
Sevenoaks – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Sevenoaks District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Application notes:
Please apply online. If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by emailing human.resources@sevenoaks.gov.uk to discuss how we can assist you in applying.