Programme Delivery Office Administrator

Derbyshire County Council; Derby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading council as a Programme Delivery Office Administrator, where you will support project management and governance in highway services. This entry-level role offers opportunities for growth and a range of benefits including annual leave, training, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Flexi-time

Training opportunities

Pension scheme

Incremental pay increases

Wellbeing package

Cycle scheme

Discounts

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification and experience in project management support.

Responsibilities

• Implement guidelines for data collection and support management of the highways capital programme.
• Establish progress-reporting mechanisms for all projects and programmes.

Skills

Research

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Willingness to Learn

Education

Level 3 Qualification

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Join to apply for the Programme Delivery Office Administrator role at Derbyshire County Council.

Closing date: 01 June 2025

At Derbyshire, we have been on a journey to transform the way we deliver highway services to make them fit for the future and allow us to invest effectively in our network. We have an exciting opportunity to support the manager of our Programme Delivery Office (PDO).

The PDO has two main elements: the development and implementation of effective project governance across the capital programme, and operating a new Programme and Project Management System (PPMS) that supports the Service through financial tracking, scheduling, and reporting.

We are seeking an administrator to join our team to sustain and grow this capability. This role reports to the PDO Manager and works closely with the highways team to ensure effective service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Implement guidelines, procedures, and templates for data collection and support management of the highways capital programme.
2. Establish regular progress-reporting mechanisms for all projects and programmes; assist in preparing visual aids for key metrics.
3. Support project managers in using the Programme and Project Management System (PPMS) and identify opportunities for system development.
4. Assist the PDO team in coaching and developing project teams according to PDO governance standards.

Candidate Requirements:

• A relevant Level 3 qualification and practical experience in supporting project management.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel.
• Research and analytical skills with problem diagnosis and solution identification abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to learn new skills.

Refer to the job and person profile for more details. What we offer includes 25 days of annual leave (plus 5 days after 5 years), flexi-time, training opportunities, pension scheme, incremental pay increases, wellbeing package, cycle scheme, discounts, and more.

Additional Information:

• Provisional interview date: week commencing 9 June 2025
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industry: Government Administration