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Project Co-ordinator

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
14/09/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 28/09/2026 23:59
Salary:
£46,579- £48,738
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Project Management
Vacancy ID:
301252
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
28 Sep
Further Information
Do you care about tackling inequalities and addressing poverty in our borough?  If so, then this might be the job for you!

About us

The Housing & A Fairer Stockton-on-Tees team is dedicated to tackling poverty and reducing inequalities across the borough. Working closely with partners, communities and council services, the team delivers projects and initiatives that support vulnerable residents and help create a fairer Stockton-on-Tees.

About the role

The purpose of this role will be:
  • To coordinate and contribute towards the shaping of the development and delivery of the Fairer Stockton-on-Tees strategic framework in 2021 – 2031
  • To project manage the successful delivery of programmes and projects which contribute towards the overall Council plan and vision.

You will coordinate the delivery of projects, working with a range of stakeholders and partnerships to ensure that that we undertake and manage projects that will incorporate actions to mitigate, prevent and address poverty in our borough. You will also ensure that we identify & strengthen our support to vulnerable groups in our communities.

This is a fantastic role which is helping to lead and deliver our approach as part of the Fairer Stockton-on-Tees framework and wider strategies, delivering one of the key priorities in the Council plan. The role involves working with partners and services internally and externally.

About you

We are looking for someone who:
  • Has experience co-ordinating and delivering projects and programmes successfully.
  • Can build strong partnerships and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Is passionate about tackling poverty and reducing inequalities in local communities.
  • Has excellent communication, organisation and report-writing skills.

To learn more about the role and what we're looking for, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.

Why join us?
 
We offer an attractive benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:
  • A competitive salary of up to £48,738
  • Flexible Working arrangements – working onsite at our main office in central Stockton, at our other Council buildings within the borough (where appropriate), and the ability to work some of your time from home.
  • 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
  • Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
  • Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, access to online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

Think this could be the right opportunity for you?
We'd love to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Haleem Ghafoor - Strategic Lead
haleem.ghafoor@stockton.gov.uk

Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK. 

Important Applicant Guidance 

Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience. 

Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account. 

Internal Applicants Only: This vacancy is restricted to Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council employees. To apply, you must be registered as an internal user on your North East Jobs account. Guidance is available in the Supporting Documents section. Your request to be set up as an internal user will be sent to the Talent Acquisition Team for verification and must be approved before you can submit your application.  

Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.  

Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.  

Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
 
Please note
This job is closed for applications.
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