Derbyshire County Council is seeking to recruit multiple roles within our Portfolio Management and Transformation function.
We are looking for highly motivated and experienced individuals to manage and shape our complex, high-risk, and high-cost projects within our Portfolio.
At Derbyshire County Council, we are ambitious about building on our success and progressing towards a more modern, innovative, and efficient Council. Our focus is on delivering services that create opportunities for residents and communities, making Derbyshire a great place to live and work. We are committed to improving our services and culture to meet the evolving needs of our communities within a sustainable financial framework.
The Portfolio Management & Transformation team works alongside senior leaders to deliver professional, high-quality project management for our transformational change portfolio. We are currently hiring a permanent Project Officer. If you possess the following skills, abilities, and qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
Project Officer – Grade 10
Key responsibilities
* Provide coordination and administrative support to specific programmes or projects.
* Implement guidelines, procedures, and templates to ensure consistent data collection and support hands-on delivery for programmes or projects, or to assist the DCC project portfolio.
* Assist in creating and updating programme or project plans, identify cross-project dependencies, and monitor these in support of the project manager.
Qualifications
* Prince2 foundation certification or significant experience with an intention to complete Prince2 foundation training once in post.
* Generous Annual Leave Scheme (27 days increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service): Promotes a healthy work-life balance.
* Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days of flexi leave every four weeks (pro-rata for part-time staff), subject to service needs.
* Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes occupational health services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
* Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast-track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support, Employee Assistance Programme, and the “Wisdom” app.
* Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
* Cycle to Work Scheme: Encourages a healthy lifestyle.
* Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Supports environmentally friendly commuting.
* Our Derbyshire Rewards: A package of benefits and discounts.
The above list is not exhaustive. Please refer to the attached job and person profile for further details about the role.
How to Apply:
Submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining your interest, skills, knowledge, and experience, aligned with the requirements of the role. Your statement should not exceed two A4 pages.
Provisional interview dates: Week commencing 14 July 2025.
Ref: PMT2025
Apply now to begin a fulfilling career with us! Joining Derbyshire County Council offers access to excellent rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave, a comprehensive pension scheme, and fantastic discounts. For more details, click here.
We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered, and Accountable. These values define our culture, guide our behaviour, and help us work together to make a positive impact for our employees and residents.
Please review any attached documents before applying.
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