Transformation Project Officer (Career Graded)

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join the Alliance between High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council as a career graded Transformation Project Officer.

Career development is at the heart of our culture and a comprehensive development programme will be put in place for you to achieve academic qualifications and on the job training. Ultimately, you will achieve Prince 2 Practitioners Qualification and professional knowledge and experience of project management. In return you will see financial reward for your achievements.

You will acquire project management skills and gain experience of delivering projects from inception to completion and gain an insight into project management methodology. Working in collaboration with others is essential along with team working and communication skills.

Job Purpose

• To assist the Head of OD and Transformation and Transformation Business Partners in supporting key transformation projects across the Alliance
• As a career graded Transformation Project Officer responsibilities will increase
  incrementally through a combination of formal study, alongside self-study and practical
  on the job learning in line with the objective of the career grade for the role.
• To assist the Head of OD and Transformation/Transformation Business Partners in the
  coordination and implementation of the project management methodology.
• To undertake small /medium projects with the Alliance.
• Work collaboratively with the OD and Transformation Team to provide a seamless
  service to customers.
• To carry out any other duties as requested by the Head of OD and Transformation which are commensurate with the grading of the post.

Job Duties

• To support the Transformation Business Partners in the coordination of the project
  management methodology.
• Specific project work as requested including IT related projects to embed new ways of
  working.
• Supporting the OD and Transformation team with process reviews and associated tasks
  including process redesign and service improvement.
• Supporting the OD and Transformation team with process reviews and associated tasks
  including process redesign and service improvement.
• Work collaboratively with the OD and Transformation Team to provide a seamless
  service to customers and to support all areas of service delivery.
• Engage in regular one-to-ones to review and support your progress with mentorship
  from the Head of OD and Transformation and Transformation Business Partners.
• To carry out any other duties as requested by the Head of OD and Transformation which are commensurate with the grading of the post.

Corporate Responsibilities

• Promote, both Councils’ Equalities and Diversity Schemes ensuring that all
  discrimination is eliminated and referring any instances of perceived discrimination to
  the appropriate Executive Director.
• Promote a safe and healthy working environment including taking responsibility for the health and safety of all staff, elected members, service users and other members of the
  public, in line with the Councils’ Health and Safety at Work Policy.
• Promote and support the delivery of the Councils Climate Change actions plans, the
  response to the Councils’ declarations of a climate emergency and the delivery of the
  Councils’ biodiversity duty.
• Support the Councils’ commitment to good environmental management by ensuring the
  most environmentally friendly use of resources by reducing the amount of business
  travel by using teleconferencing facilities etc.
• Promote the principles of good customer care by taking responsibility, ensuring reliability and having respect for all those for whom the service is being provided, including colleagues and elected members.
• Work flexibly in support of colleagues and to undertake any other duties which may
  reasonably be requested commensurate with the grade for the post.
• Promote and comply with both Council’s policies and guidelines on Information
  Governance and the Data Protection Act.
• Consistently exhibit the behaviours required under the Alliance CHOICE values and
  code of conduct.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults.
• Carry out election duties as required

Person Specification

Essential

• Knowledge and Qualifications - GCSE English and Maths Grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent.
  To undertake academic qualifications to develop a professional knowledge project management and to ultimately achieve Prince Two Practitioners Qualification
• Experience - Experience of working to deliver projects. Able to demonstrate a good understanding of project management principles and how to deliver solutions to meet
  business needs. Proven track record of working as part of a project team.
• Skills and competencies - Excellent team working and partnering skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Reliable, trustworthy and able to work confidentially. Able to challenge the norm with diplomacy. Good co-ordinating and organisational abilities.
  To have customers at the heart of all activities being delivered. To have a positive attitude at work and create a positive atmosphere.
• Physical, mental and emotional demands - The ability to work with interruption, balancing a number of different priorities and conflicting demands. Annualised hours during peak times (elections and canvass) including evenings and weekends.

Desirable

• Knowledge of project management methodology.
• Prince 2 foundation qualification.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able and willing to develop new skills though academic study, work-based experience, and independent self study.

Hours- Full Time (37 hours per week)
Contract- Permanent
Work Base- Leek or Buxton including Agile working. Attendance at training locations both virtually and in-person as delivered.