Overview
Reference: CCC00465
Description:
Programme Support OfficerCambridge City Council – Impact, Performance, and Strategic Change Team
Are you passionate about supporting change and driving performance across an organisation? Join our Programme Management Office (PMO) and play a key role in helping Cambridge City Council deliver successful projects and programmes.
In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that provides guidance and support to project and programme officers across the council. Your responsibilities will include:
Meeting with project officers to assess project health and performance
Responding to queries via the PMO’s central inbox
Delivering training on our project management tool, Smartsheet
Supporting governance boards
Creating engaging communications for our internal intranet site
The PMO sits within the Impact, Performance, and Strategic Change team, which is central to enabling and supporting change across the council.
We’re looking for someone with:
Strong organisational and time management skills
Confidence in communicating with staff at all levels
Experience in project-focused environments
A flexible, proactive approach and a commitment to continuous improvement
If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy helping others succeed, we’d love to hear from you.
What we can offer:
A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
Agile and Flexible working
Annual leave purchasing scheme
Annually negotiated pay and award progression
Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Family friendly policies
Flexible Bank Holidays
Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
Generous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)
Gym Membership salary sacrifice scheme
Home & Electronics salary sacrifice scheme
Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
Staff reward and recognition framework- including annual staff awards ceremony
Subsidy for public transport
Your Care dynamic wellbeing platform
Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.
Although the role is advertised as full time, if you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch.
Working Pattern: Five days a week Monday to Friday
Contract: Fixed-Term until the end of March 2026 in the first instance
Salary: £32,597 – £36,363 per annum (City Pay Band 4), pro rata for part time.
Location: This is flexible – working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly.
More Information:
You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.
If you would like an informal chat, please contact Arthur Palmer via email at arthur.palmer@cambridge.gov.uk
Application Process:
To be considered for this role, please Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application.
If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.
Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
* For City Council employees who apply for the role on a secondment basis, please note that you should refer to the Secondment Policy. Please note that agreement will need to be obtained from your line manager before the secondment can be confirmed.
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Salary: *GBP*32,597 – *GBP*36,363 per annum (City Pay Band 4), pro rata for part time.
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Basis: Full time
