Transformation Project Officer (Career Graded)

High Peak Borough Council; Leek; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

High Peak Borough Council, in partnership with Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, seeks a Transformation Project Officer (Career Graded). You will lead projects from inception through delivery, working with Alliance colleagues and attending training both virtually and in-person.

A comprehensive development programme will enable you to achieve academic qualifications, including Prince2 Practitioner, while you gain hands-on project management experience in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Project management skills from inception to completion.
• Teamwork and communication are essential in a collaborative council environment.
• On-the-job and academic qualifications development is provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects from inception to completion.
• Collaborate with Alliance teams and stakeholders.
• Attend training locations virtually and in-person as required.

Skills

Project management

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Prince2 Practitioner qualification

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.

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

Interview Date: 9 October 2026