You’ll join the newly formed Communities Delivery Team, supporting the council’s strategic priority, Communities for all. Our small team is a passionate, vibrant place to work and we're looking for someone bringing their own energy and experience working with partners, both inside and outside the council, to take our shared work forward. As a project support assistant you'll work across the team, supporting programme and project management as well as focussing on delivering the centrepiece of our Communities agenda; Community Conversations. These will be held in Neighbourhood Clusters across Dorset over 2026 and 2027. These Community Conversations aim to move Dorset Council towards better, more joined up ways or working with partners (VCS, Town and Parish Councils, Health Partners and Ward Councillors) to better support residents of Dorset. Further Information If you have already applied to the Project Support Officer role listed on the website on the 11th of March, you do not need to apply to this vacancy again. Instead please let us know during your interview that you would like to be considered for this role. For an informal conversation about the role please contact Helen Bramah, [email protected] About Us At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video: Unable to show this video due to your cookie preferences At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future. We: provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents work in partnership to make a real difference value every role and the impact it has on our communities support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive You will: be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset have access to a range of benefits and support receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us. Find out more about how to apply.