Project Officer
£37,185 per annum - Grade 6
Leeds / Hybrid Full time / Permanent
Closing date – 1 March at 23:55
Please note that the Combined Authority will consider requests for part-time working and/or job share.
We currently have a vacancy for a Project Officer to join our Change and Transformation team.
We are looking for a motivated and organised Project Officer to support the planning, coordination and delivery of a portfolio of change, transformation and improvement projects across the organisation. Working as part of the Change and Transformation function and reporting to a Programme Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered effectively on time and to a high standard. You will take responsibility for delivering low to medium cost and risk projects independently, as well as managing defined work packages within larger, complex programmes.
As Project Officer, you will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, including Finance, Legal, Procurement and service teams, as well as external suppliers and partners. This is a varied role, that combines strong project management discipline with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build or further develop a career in project delivery within a large, complex public sector organisation, contributing directly to projects that support our strategic ambitions and improve how we work. Our Offer
· Work your way – From flexible and agile working options, including a generous flexi-time scheme to help you balance your personal life and career.
· Time to recharge – Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (with increases based on length of service), plus all Bank Holidays.
· Free greener travel across West Yorkshire – Cover your commute sustainably with unlimited free bus and rail travel using the MCard (Zones 1–5).
· Secure your future – Benefit from a highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
· Investing in you – Take advantage of fully funded professional development, regular training, and up to 3 paid volunteering days per year.
· Grow with us – Incremental salary progression for most roles and annual cost of living increases.
· Family first – We offer enhanced parental and bereavement leave, plus other family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most.
· Your wellbeing, our priority – Access 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends.
· Modern workspace in a prime location – Work in bright, contemporary offices just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station, fully equipped with the latest tech.
The Role
Reporting into the Programme Manager, your key responsibilities will include:
· Supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of change, transformation and improvement projects, including leading low to medium cost and risk projects and managing defined work packages within larger projects and programmes.
· Working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project activities are aligned with organisational processes, timelines and quality standards.
· Applying project management procedures to monitor progress, risks, issues, budgets and dependencies, and preparing clear reports, briefings and documentation to support effective decision-making.
Please review the Role Profile for more information about the responsibilities.
About You
You will have the following key skills, attributes, education, and experience:
· Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience, with practical experience working in a project or programme environment.
· Experience of supporting or delivering projects through the full project lifecycle, including planning, delivery, monitoring and reporting.
· Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2 or equivalent), with a relevant qualification or willingness to work towards one.
· Experience of working effectively with a range of stakeholders, building positive working relationships and communicating clearly in written and verbal formats.
· Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage your own workload, meet deadlines and balance competing priorities.
To Apply
If this sounds like your next role, please complete the application form on our website and tell us within the supporting statement why you would be a great fit for our role and how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the requirements
within the Role Profile. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage and review the guidance on this page for support in completing your application form.
Further Information
The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage.
Under the Disability Confident Scheme, applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met.
Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases on an annual basis