Job Title: Graduate Project Officer
Salary: £31,586 (2026/7 pay award pending)
Contract: 2-year fixed term
Hours: Full Time – 36 hours per week
Location: Richmond and Wandsworth Council Offices (including Wandsworth and Twickenham)
The Graduate Development Programme offers graduates an opportunity to work across both councils on high‑profile programmes such as Climate Change, Cost of Living initiatives, Adult Social Care, Public Health, Children’s Services, Housing, IT and Digital Transformation, and organisational change. You will take responsibility for projects that improve local public services and support communities, organisations and businesses.
Responsibilities
- Assist in formulation, planning and monitoring of policies and procedures.
- Support implementation of council decisions and circulate reports.
- Coordinate, schedule and provide support for meetings, including preparing agendas, sending invitations, booking venues or virtual links, taking minutes, and ensuring necessary materials and technology are available.
- Research, prepare and write reports and briefing papers for managers and elected members.
- Work collaboratively with council departments and external partners and agencies, including the private and voluntary sector.
Qualifications &Requirements
- Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree (or expected to achieve by July 2026).
- Right to work in the UK.
- Within two years of graduating from first degree.
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs grades A-C (or 4-9) including Maths and English.
- Ordinarily resident in the UK for last three years.
- Will be eligible for progress to pay Scale 6 in second year, subject to meeting requirements.
Benefits
- 40 days annual leave including bank holidays.
- Flexible working options.
- Generous pension plan.
- Work‑related qualification to enhance career prospects.
EEO Statement
Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to promoting equality and diversity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident employer and encourage reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and selection. Safeguarding and welfare commitments apply to all staff.
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