Job Description

Contract Type:

Full-time | 35 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Grade:

SO2

Start Date:

ASAP

Pay:

Competitive, based on experience

Role Purpose

We are seeking a proactive, organised

Project Officer

to support the delivery of meaningful change within

Children's Services Transformation

.

In this role, you'll play a vital part in helping to deliver key projects that improve services and outcomes for children, young people, and families. You'll work closely with the Director of Children's Service Transformation and Project Manager to ensure projects are well-governed, communicated, and delivered effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Support the delivery of change projects by helping to manage governance, reporting, and documentation. Organise project governance processes and ensure deadlines for reporting are met to a high standard. Take ownership of tasks and issues raised by senior leaders -- using initiative to resolve problems through process mapping, data analysis, and collaboration. Maintain project tools and reporting systems, ensuring up-to-date and accurate information for senior managers. Prepare and coordinate reports, meeting packs, presentations, and documentation as needed. Take minutes and capture actions for meetings such as Task & Finish Groups and Reform Boards -- updating relevant documents and circulating outcomes. Lead on planning and coordination of conferences and events linked to the transformation programme. Build and maintain clear communication channels between transformation teams, other departments, and partners. Support the induction, training, and allocation of tasks for colleagues as required. Carry out any other reasonable project tasks or duties to support programme delivery.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience:

Understanding of project management approaches, governance, and change delivery in complex organisations. Knowledge of challenges facing local government, with credibility when engaging stakeholders at all levels. Excellent planning and organisational skills -- able to manage multiple tasks and priorities to tight deadlines. Confident, clear communicator with the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues, senior leaders, and external partners. Self-motivated, proactive, and flexible -- comfortable working independently and collaboratively. Strong written communication skills, with experience preparing reports and formal documentation.

Desirable:

A formal project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 Foundation) or equivalent experience.

Key Behaviours

We're looking for people who:

Take responsibility and ownership of tasks and deliver what they promise. Are open, honest, and respectful -- willing to challenge and suggest improvements constructively. Listen and learn -- actively reflect on feedback to find better ways of working. Work together to find solutions -- sharing knowledge and collaborating across teams.

What We Offer

An opportunity to help deliver projects that make a real difference for children, families, and the wider community. Work closely with senior leaders and gain valuable exposure to transformation work in a supportive team. Hybrid working options for a healthy work-life balance. Ongoing professional development opportunities.

How to Apply

If you're an organised, proactive project support professional ready to help deliver meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.

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'Apply Now'

to submit your application and join a team that values collaboration, improvement, and making a difference.

Additional Information:

Privacy Assurance:

We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data. All data provided during the application process will be handled in strict compliance with GDPR regulations. This includes securely storing and processing your personal details solely for recruitment purposes. By submitting your application, you consent to the use of your data for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the position. We will not share your information with third parties without your consent unless required by law. For more information on how we protect and process your personal data, , please contact us or request a copy of our privacy policy.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: 20.74 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Application deadline: 18/07/2025
Reference ID: RQ1562677
Expected start date: 28/07/2025