Job Description Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Project Officer to help lead, develop, and strengthen the Joint Equipment Service (JES) in particular around systems and processes and development of standard operating procedures for many parts of this team. This is a key role within a vital service that supports older people, adults with physical disabilities, and partner organisations across Aberdeenshire. The successful candidate will drive operational improvement, support strategic development, and ensure that JES continues to deliver safe, efficient, and high quality services to its diverse user base. About the Role As Project Officer, you will take the lead in developing the JES operational model, delivering priority projects aligned to the HSCP’s Older People and Physical Disabilities portfolio. You will ensure that robust systems and processes are in place within the JES store environment and that they are consistently followed by all staff. You will work across Aberdeenshire Council, NHS Grampian and a range of external partners—including Education and Housing—to balance clinical needs with financial accountability, ensuring the service remains sustainable while meeting essential service user outcomes. A strong commitment to continuous improvement, quality assurance, and collaborative working is essential. Fixed term for a period not exceeding 31/12/2026 Expected interview date Monday 25th May 2026 This is a Politically Restricted position as identified by the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Further information on restrictions as a result of this designation is available here. Informal enquiries to: Andy Priest or Alison Gillespie 01467 536161 For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please click here Please feel free to read our guidance on Requesting Reasonable Adjustments at Interview, Guaranteed Interview and how to request Alternate Formats and Communication Support A Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available here. Alternatively, we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing askhr@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Requirements This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.