Job Title: Transformation Project Officer

Location: Rugby Borough Council

Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days in office)

Pay Rate: £17.59 - £19.81 (PAYE), £22.87 - £25.75 (Umbrella) per hour

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Assignment Duration: 3 months temporary with potential extension

Purpose of the Job:

Lead and implement a range of transformation projects, contributing significantly to the delivery of the Council's transformation programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate multiple transformation initiatives under the guidance of the Corporate Assurance Manager and Transformation Lead.
• Facilitate necessary interventions to improve council services.
• Work across departments to ensure projects meet timelines, budgets, and expected benefits.
• Assist in preparing project highlight and update reports for the Programme Board.
• Manage digital project records and develop project risk registers.
• Support staff in adopting effective practices for transforming Council services.
• Identify and communicate innovative service delivery methods.
• Collaborate with IT and Digital Services to support technological changes.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven track record in effective project management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Experience with risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Experience in reviewing systems and processes.
• Formal project management qualification, preferably in agile framework.
• Financial analysis experience and awareness of local government challenges.

If this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply now.