Childrens Safeguarding & Family Support - Project Officer

Overview

Pay Scale - NJC SO2 £37,280 - £39,152

Full time permanent

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed strategic Project Officer to support Children's Services on their journey of transformation and service improvement. This team is responsible for driving income generation and cost savings and is pivotal in the realization of service outcomes.

The Project Officer will work within the Children's Services Strategic Operations Hub, committed to delivering a key council Programme within the transformation portfolio that supports effective and sustainable change. The post is responsible for the development and day-to-day execution of the Children's transformation and improvement programme plan, celebrating successful outcomes and swiftly reacting to concerns that may risk the achievement of the programme.

You will be a highly motivated, forward-thinking, and systemically minded individual who wants to be part of creating excellence and thrives in a stimulating, high-pressured, strongly supported environment. You will support the management teams with the oversight responsibility of quality transformation and improvement projects to deliver key benefits.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant, diverse, and innovative team and make a positive impact on the services Telford and Wrekin Council provides.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic project support within the Children's Services Strategic Operations Hub to drive transformation, service improvement, income generation and cost savings. Develop and manage the day-to-day execution of the Children's transformation and improvement programme plan, celebrate successful outcomes and swiftly address concerns that may threaten delivery. Support management teams with oversight of quality transformation and improvement projects to deliver key benefits.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package - starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

Additional information

Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It's an offence to apply if you're barred from working with these groups.

Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.

Attached documents
Job Description and Person Specification

Documentation contact: For more information about the role please email Sophie Byrne, Group Specialist ().