Programme Support Officer

Wirral Council; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity as a Programme Support Officer with Wirral Council that plays a crucial role in supporting the Cheshire & Merseyside Change and Integration Programme. The position involves a blend of administration and project coordination, ensuring effective delivery of services across various workstreams. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational skills and a commitment to supporting community development initiatives.

Benefits

Discounts

Strong pension scheme

Life cover

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Effective support and coordination of programme activities.
• Strong administrative skills and ability to lead small projects.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate programme activities across several workstreams.
• Focus on delivery and monitoring of outputs and outcomes.

Job description

There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.

Programme Support Officer – Fixed Term until 30th June 2026

About The Role

The Change and Integration Programme is based in Wirral but is a regional team working across 9 Local Authorities and the Health system to ensure leaders collaborate to deliver improved services.

This role is essential for supporting and coordinating programme activities across several workstreams and functions. It involves a mix of administration and project work, with opportunities to lead small projects. Attendance at an office base at least once a week is expected.

About The Candidate

The Programme Support Officer will provide effective support to the Cheshire & Merseyside Change and Integration Programme, focusing on coordination, delivery, and monitoring of outputs and outcomes in line with programme standards.

If you are a Wirral resident, unemployed, or out of work and need help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team at [e-mail] or call 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.

Existing Wirral Council employees interested in career development can contact [e-mail] to learn about internal opportunities and support during the application process.

Working at Wirral

Our values reflect our pride and inform our approach to work and behavior. We prioritize staff wellbeing and recognize contributions through various benefits, including discounts, a strong pension scheme, life cover, and flexible working arrangements. Our culture is inclusive, valuing diversity and ensuring every voice is heard. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We support an accessible recruitment process and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you require adjustments during the recruitment, contact [e-mail].

Employees in redeployment or who have left under EVR or VS schemes are considered in line with policy. Applications close at midnight on the specified deadline, and early closing is possible if sufficient applications are received. Applications are accepted only via the online Jobs page after registration; postal applications are not processed. Applicants must demonstrate their right to work in the UK at interview. Download the job description and supporting documents now, as they will not be accessible after the closing date. Recruitment agencies are not accepted unless otherwise stated.

How To Apply

Please apply online by clicking the link below.