Temporary Graduate Transformation Officer

Job Description

The Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Graduate Programme for 2026 offers a Graduate Placement that provides a gateway to a promising career with an award-winning Council known for making a difference. As RCT Council aims to deliver high-quality services while ensuring value for money, the role of local government in shaping community futures remains pivotal. Working in local government offers intellectually stimulating challenges given the range of services affecting numerous lives.

Maximise Your Potential

The RCT Council is set to recruit for its Graduate Programme, presenting significant opportunities to work in a dynamic environment, acquire new and transferable skills, and cultivate a professional career in Rhondda Cynon Taf. All Graduate Officers will receive support to complete either a Level 4 Project Management qualification or job-related technical training as part of the programme, both of which are fully funded.

About The Department

The Early Help and Community Programmes is an ambitious service area of the Council that focuses on early intervention, prevention, and fostering resilient communities. Key functions of the department include:

• Community Assets & Facilities: Supporting the Community Asset Transfer scheme and developing Community Hubs/venues as focal points for local support.
• Community Programmes and Grants: Delivering effective grant funding programmes such as the Community and Children's Grant.
• Early Help: Improving access to Early Help services and working collaboratively with communities, partners, and Council-wide services to build capacity and resilience.

More About The Early Help Service

As a future-oriented service area, Early Help aims to deliver coordinated support at the earliest opportunity. The service works across multiple services to ensure residents receive accessible information, advice, and support through a clear graduated response, ensuring timely assistance.

• Strengthening and expanding networks of Community Hubs, Spokes, and Neighbourhood partnerships.
• Leading community conversations to understand needs and co-produce local solutions.
• Embedding community-based approaches to empower residents.

Join this initiative at its inception and help shape new pathways, partnerships, and changes for local families and communities.

Your Role as Graduate Transformation Officer for Early Help

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting early intervention pathways.
• Engaging directly with communities and partners to strengthen local networks.
• Contributing to commissioning activities and community projects.
• Designing and delivering innovative approaches to increase community resilience.

This role offers invaluable experience ideal for those aspiring to build a meaningful career in public service, social policy, community engagement, or child and family services.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking graduates who are:

• Motivated, curious, and passionate about community impact.
• Strong communicators, confident working with diverse people and partners.
• Creative problem-solvers who enjoy co-producing solutions.
• Committed to thriving individuals, families, and communities.

Essential Criteria

A minimum of a 2:2 degree in Behavioural Science, Sustainability & Social Change, Public Services, Health & Social Care, or a closely related discipline is required.

Staff Benefits Package

• Tailored induction programme.
• Ongoing support from a Graduate Co-ordinator.
• Hybrid working opportunities.
• Pension Scheme.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Financial management scheme.
• Subsidised membership fees for Leisure Centres within RCT.
• Vivup discount card for businesses.

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility for all Council staff. The Council values workforce diversity and is committed to ensuring no unlawful discrimination based on age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, pregnancy, or maternity. Staff networks include the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network, and the LGBTQ+ Network. An application in Welsh won’t be treated less favorably, and Welsh-speaking applicants meeting essential criteria are guaranteed interviews as part of the Workforce Planning Strategy.