Job Description

Project & Transformation Officer

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We adopt an 'anonymous recruitment' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.


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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID:

2502

Organisation:

Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Permanent Full Time

Location:

Carmarthen

Grade:

Grade G

Salary:

32,061 - 36,363
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate :

16.62 - 18.85

Contract Hours

37 hours

Come and join our team

A really exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, flexible individual to work within the Project Management and Data Analytics division in the Department of Social Services and Housing.


We are looking for an individual with a positive attitude, energy, adaptability, and strong organisational skills to make a meaningful impact in supporting the delivery of key projects and programmes. This role will be aligned with key projects aimed at achieving financial savings and supporting major initiatives in the directorate's business plan.


You will be responsible for:

Co-ordinating and supporting key projects aligned with the Council's Corporate Strategy, and directorate goals, ensuring sustainable change and successful delivery of programme objectives. Collaborating with teams across the department promoting digital technologies and innovative solutions to drive the council's transformation journey and help become more efficient, effective and resilient. Developing and maintaining detailed project plans, ensuring successful delivery within scope, on time, and within budget. Support the preparation of project documentation for reporting, monitoring, and evaluation purposes. Conducting research and analysis to track project progress, identify emerging issues, and report on milestones, ensuring transparency and alignment with project objectives.

For an informal discussion please contact Nicola Jones, Senior Project and Transformation Officer via email NicJones@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or telephone 07827820558.

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Welsh language level - verbal

Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date:

08/12/2025, 23:55

The Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Competitive salary Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave Access to staff health and wellbeing support Personal development and career progression Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility:

You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work.

P

lease Note

: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply

: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.


Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.