Transformation Project Officer

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council; Earl Sterndale; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, in alliance with High Peak Borough Council, is seeking a Transformation Project Officer on a career graded scale. You will develop project management capabilities through a structured development programme and work toward Prince 2 Practitioner qualification while delivering value across programmes.

You will gain hands-on experience from inception to completion, collaborate with colleagues, and benefit from a supportive, learning-focused environment with

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering projects from inception to completion.
• Ability to work in teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects from inception to completion.
• Collaborate with colleagues to apply project management methodology.
• Contribute to development programme and on-the-job training.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Prince 2 Practitioner qualification

Tools

Agile working

Job description

Transformation Project Officer (Career Graded)

Salary: Starting at £31,015 per annum - rising to £41,177 per annum following completion of full qualifications and experience

Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

Work Base: Leek or Buxton including Agile working. Attendance at training locations both virtually and in-person as delivered.

Employing Authority: High Peak Borough Council

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join the Alliance between High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council as a career graded Transformation Project Officer.

Career development is at the heart of our culture and a comprehensive development programme will be put in place for you to achieve academic qualifications and on-the-job training. Ultimately, you will achieve Prince 2 Practitioners Qualification and professional knowledge and experience of project management. In return you will see financial reward for your achievements.

You will acquire project management skills and gain experience of delivering projects from inception to completion and gain an insight into project management methodology. Working in collaboration with others is essential along with team working and communication skills.

Job Description (PDF, 150 KB)

Personal Specification (PDF, 88 KB)

Closing date: Midday Wednesday 30 September 2026 applications received after this time will not be shortlisted

Interview Date: 9 October 2026

Last modified on: 08 September 2026

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join the Alliance between High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council as a career graded Transformation Project Officer.

Career development is at the heart of our culture and a comprehensive development programme will be put in place for you to achieve academic qualifications and on the job training. Ultimately, you will achieve Prince 2 Practitioners Qualification and professional knowledge and experience of project management. In return you will see financial reward for your achievements.

You will acquire project management skills and gain experience of delivering projects from inception to completion and gain an insight into project management methodology. Working in collaboration with others is essential along with team working and communication skills.

Salary:Starting at £31,015 per annum - rising to £41,177 per annum following completion of full qualifications and experience

Hours- Full Time (37 hours per week)

Contract- Permanent