Corporate Project Officer

Hertsmere Borough Council; Borehamwood; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified project management professional to join their Policy & Partnerships team. This role involves influencing major programmes and supporting services to achieve real outcomes. Responsibilities include project support, stakeholder engagement, and developing new management frameworks. The position is full-time on a fixed-term contract until March 2028, with a hybrid working system allowing up to three days from home weekly.

Benefits

27 - 32 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Flexi-Leave

Free gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free wellbeing benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of project and programme management.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Collaborative and customer-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Embed high-quality project and programme management approaches.
• Develop new tools and reporting frameworks.
• Support Service Heads and Project Managers.

Skills

Project and programme management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving approach

Education

Relevant project management qualification or experience

Job description

Overview

Join our Policy & Partnerships team and help shape how projects are delivered across Hertsmere Borough Council. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of the organisation, influencing major programmes and supporting services to achieve real outcomes for our communities. You will be part of a collaborative, supportive culture that values learning, partnership working and positive change, with the chance to make a visible impact.

You will work closely with the Corporate Strategy Manager to embed a consistent, high-quality approach to project and programme management. You'll help develop new principles, tools and reporting frameworks, support Service Heads and Project Managers to deliver projects effectively, coordinate training and forums, and contribute to centralised monitoring and reporting to senior leaders. The role combines hands‑on project support, data and reporting, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, public-service environment.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are looking for a qualified or experienced project management professional who enjoys working with others to improve process and efficiency. You'll bring strong knowledge of project and programme management, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a collaborative, problem‑solving approach. Experience in local government or complex organisational settings is welcome but not essential. We value inclusive, adaptable candidates who are customer focused, outcome driven and committed to learning, and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds who can bring fresh perspectives to our team.

The post is offered as a Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2028, on a full-time basis (36 hours per week).

Benefits

• 27 - 32 days annual leave (depending on length of Local Gvt Service) – plus all bank holidays
• Local government pension scheme
• Flexi-Leave – accrue extra hours & exchange for up to 2 days leave per month
• Free gym membership
• Cycle schemes (Cycle to Work Scheme and free Beryl Bike rides for staff)
• Free wellbeing benefits (such as lunchtime yoga, flu jabs, health MOT)
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Council operates a hybrid working system where employees may work up to three days per week from home.