Senior Project Officer

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured Employee Assistance

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Senior Project Officer to join the Families First Partnership Programme. You will help shape and deliver change, strengthen partnerships, and ensure families receive the right help at the right time.

The role requires project delivery experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders. Permanent, 37 hours per week, with salary £41,985 to £46,565 per annum.

Qualifications

• A project professional who has 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.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Public sector experience

Job description

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Senior Project Officer

Job Reference: HCC625134

Salary Range: £41,985 - £46,565 per annum

Hours per week: 37 (part-time hours will be considered)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 19 October 2026

The Role:

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.

What you’ll do:

• 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.

What we’re looking for:

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.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Senior Project Officer role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about.

• 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.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Transformation Officer; Strategic Projects Officer; Service Improvement Lead; Service Improvement Officer; Project Delivery Specialist; Adult Services Transformation Officer; Transformation Programme Officer.

Travel Requirements:

You may be required to visit other locations within Hampshire, and therefore need to have the ability to travel, as necessary.

Values Based Recruitment:

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.