Senior Projects and Business Support Officer - Foster Carer Wellbeing Programme (18 month FTC)
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.
Are you an organised and proactive business support professional who enjoys making things run smoothly and building positive working relationships?
This is an opportunity to play a key role in a pioneering regional Foster Carer Wellbeing Programme, working with local authority partners across the South East to improve support for foster carers and the children and families they care for.
Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search ‘secondment policy’ on the intranet for more information.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
The role is based at Time Square, Bracknell, with around 5–10 days per month in the office and the remainder working from home. Some travel across partner authorities and occasional travel to London will be required to support programme delivery and sessions.
If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk to arrange a suitable time.
About you…
As Senior Projects and Business Support Officer, you will be a key point of contact for the programme and an important member of a collaborative regional team. You will bring strong organisational, coordination and communication skills to a varied role, helping to ensure the programme runs effectively and delivers high-quality activity.
You will coordinate meetings, governance, communications, learning and engagement activity, keeping projects on track and ensuring that information, actions and records are well organised and accurate. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities, working across multiple local authority partners and building positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
You will have the opportunity to develop your project coordination and governance skills while gaining valuable experience of regional programmes, multi-agency partnership working and service delivery. Most importantly, you will contribute to work that has a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of foster carers and the children and families they care for.
About the team…
You will join a collaborative and innovative regional team committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and foster families.
Working closely with the Head of Programme, Regional Programme Delivery and Marketing Manager and colleagues across partner local authorities, you will help deliver practical wellbeing support, learning and engagement opportunities for foster carers across the South East.
You will be part of a team that values partnership working, ideas and practical solutions. The role offers the opportunity to work across organisational boundaries, build strong relationships with local authority partners and see the impact of your work through the delivery of a regional programme.
Please note: Children's services are currently progressing its Families First transformation programme. This role may be subject to changes to its responsibilities, reporting arrangements and/or job description. Any proposed changes would be managed in accordance with the council's relevant consultation processes and policies.
Key responsibilities…
- Manage the Administration Assistant to the Foster Carer Wellbeing programme.
- Coordinate the Regional Foster Carer Wellbeing Programme, ensuring operational and administrative activities are delivered effectively and on time.
- Manage programme governance and information governance processes, including coordinating meetings, maintaining action logs, preparing monitoring reports, briefings and project board papers and ensuring accurate programme documentation. Maintain accurate records and ensure GDPR and DPIA compliance.
- Plan coaching sessions, workshops and learning activities, producing resources and coordinating all delivery logistics.
- Create newsletters, social media posts and promotional content, supporting campaigns to increase awareness, engagement and participation.
Our benefits…
- 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
- Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Paid employee volunteering scheme.
- Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
- Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
- Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
- Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.
Our values...
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Reasonable adjustments...
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.
Disability confident and inclusive recruitment...
Bracknell Forest Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and an inclusive employer. This means that if you tell us on your application form that you have a disability, are an armed forces veteran or are a care leaver, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
Interview date
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 20th October 2026.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Helen Gore, Principal Children's Social Worker: helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.
Salary range
- £38,316 - £42,876 per year