Project Officer - Children's Services

Telford & Wrekin; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working & career progression

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discounts & salary sacrifice

Hybrid working model

Free parking & wellbeing support

Job summary

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking a Strategic Project Officer to drive transformation and service improvement within Children’s Services. You will support the development and execution of the council’s transformation programme, aiming for sustainable change and measurable benefits.

The role emphasizes proactive oversight, stakeholder collaboration, and delivering outcomes in a dynamic, supportive environment with hybrid working arrangements and a strong commitment to equality and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Roles involving children or vulnerable groups will be subject to a criminal records check.

Responsibilities

• Develop and day‑to‑day execute the Children’s transformation and improvement programme plan.
• Provide oversight over quality transformation projects to deliver key benefits and respond swiftly to risks.

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Strategic Project Officer to support Children’s Services on their journey of transformation and service improvement. This team is responsible for driving income generation and cost savings and is pivotal in the realization of service outcomes.

The Project Officer will work within the Children’s Services service improvement and efficiency team, committed to delivering a key council Programme within the transformation portfolio that supports effective and sustainable change. The post is responsible for the development and day-to-day execution of the Children’s transformation and improvement programme plan, celebrating successful outcomes and swiftly reacting to concerns that may risk the achievement of the programme.

You will be a highly motivated, forward-thinking, and systemically minded individual who wants to be part of creating excellence and thrives in a stimulating, high-pressured, strongly supported environment. You will support the management teams with the oversight responsibility of quality transformation and improvement projects to deliver key benefits.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant, diverse, and innovative team and make a positive impact on the services Telford and Wrekin Council provides.

At Telford & Wrekin Council, we know that having a diverse workforce is key to providing the best possible services to our community. We celebrate having a diverse and inclusive culture where people are able to be themselves at work, and everyone has a voice.

Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check. It is an offence to apply for a role that involves engaging in regulated activity with children and adults in vulnerable circumstances if you are barred from working with one or both of these groups.

We believe great services start with great people — and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

What we offer:

• We offercompetitive salariesand a fantastic leave package — starting at24 days, rising to32 dayswith service, plus8 bank holidaysand anextra concessionary dayto enjoy.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It’s an offence to apply if you’re barred from working with these groups.

Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.

Attached documents

Project Officer - CS Final ps and jd 2.pdf