Change and Project Officer

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governance body in Basingstoke is seeking a Project and Change Management professional to join their dedicated team. The role requires strong project management skills, experience in change initiatives, and an ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. In return, the council offers generous leave, pension schemes, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Discounts at nationwide retailers

Support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Understanding of project and change management principles.
• Experience supporting various projects and change initiatives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Join a team ensuring high-quality delivery of projects.
• Support management of diverse projects and initiatives.
• Maintain customer-focused approach in all work.

Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Manipulation

Flexible Adaptation

Education

Prince 2 Foundation

Change Foundation Certifications (APMQ)

Tools

M365 Suite

Microsoft Projects

Job description

At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, we’re committed to putting our people first. Innovative thinking, cross-functional teamwork, and customer-focused delivery are at the heart of our culture. We’re redefining how change is delivered by introducing and embedding an innovative approach across the organisation.

The Project Management and Improvement Office is an ever-growing and developing team that ensures the high-quality delivery of projects, programmes, and change initiatives. You will be joining a well-established team that strives to be the centre of excellence; providing targeted support, management, and expertise to projects and change initiatives across the organisation.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking an individual with a strong understanding and appreciation of both project and change management, with experience supporting or managing projects and change initiatives of various sizes and complexities. You will join a dedicated team with a passion for continuous improvement, so sharing our outlook of striving for excellence is important. Given the fast-paced environment, flexibility to work across different services and with diverse individuals is essential.

Understanding the environment of local government, including its unique governance arrangements, and maintaining a customer-focused approach in all aspects of work are crucial.

Further Attributes We Are Looking For Include

• Association of Project Management PFQ or Prince 2 Foundation qualification
• Desirable: Change Foundation Certifications (APMQ)
• Experience supporting the management of varied projects and change initiatives
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving environments and requirements
• Experience with key IT systems such as the M365 suite, including Microsoft Projects
• Ability to collect and manipulate data for effective reporting on change pressures
• A passion for innovation and continuous improvement
• A customer-focused orientation

What benefits do we offer?

We offer a wide range of employee benefits to recognise your valued contribution:

• Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
• Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars
• Access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our ‘B Rewarded’ perks discount site
• Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental cover
• Free flu vaccination vouchers
• Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program
• Support for professional qualifications, apprenticeships, and wider skill development courses

The council signs up to the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the ‘Two Ticks’ scheme). If you have declared a disability on the application form, we guarantee you an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.