Senior Project Officer

Hampshire County Council; Abbots Worthy; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is looking for a Senior Project Officer to shape and deliver change across families health and care transformation. You will support strategic projects, build partnerships and ensure families receive the right help at the right time.

The role offers flexible working arrangements, development opportunities and a supportive team committed to public service improvement. Travel to other Hampshire locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Pro-active, solution-focused mindset with a passion for improving public services.
• Experience in supporting project or programme delivery, ideally within health, care, or public sector settings.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic projects and programmes across the directorate, delivering structured change using recognised project management methodologies.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support workstream leads and maintain robust project controls, including RAID logs, resource tracking, and cost monitoring.
• Support with project boards and team meetings, producing high-quality reports and presentations to communicate progress and outcomes.
• Develop and oversee implementation plans, including PID reviews and performance modelling.
• Collaborate with other project teams to identify dependencies, share resources, and drive efficiencies.

Job description

The Families First Partnership Programme offers a unique opportunity to be part of one of the most significant transformation programmes for children, young people and families in Hampshire. As a Senior Project Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering meaningful change, helping to strengthen partnerships, improve access to support and ensure families receive the right help at the right time.,

• Support strategic projects and programmes across the directorate, delivering structured change using recognised project management methodologies.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support workstream leads and maintain robust project controls, including RAID logs, resource tracking, and cost monitoring.
• Support with project boards and team meetings, producing high-quality reports and presentations to communicate progress and outcomes.
• Develop and oversee implementation plans, including PID reviews and performance modelling.
• Collaborate with other project teams to identify dependencies, share resources, and drive efficiencies., You may be required to visit other locations within Hampshire, and therefore need to have the ability to travel, as necessary., We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
  A project professional who has:
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A pro-active, solution-focused mindset with a passion for improving public services.
• Experience in supporting project or programme delivery, ideally within health, care, or public sector settings.
  Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team committed to making a positive impact.
• Contribute to some of the most exciting and meaningful work in Adults' Health and Care.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Benefit from supportive development opportunities that enhance your skills and knowledge and support your career progression.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.