Programmes & Transformation Officer

TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL POLICY, PERFORMANCE & TRANSFORMATION Programmes & Transformation Officer £39,862 - £42,839 per annum Hybrid working contract 37 hours per week Permanent Set in the beautiful county of Staffordshire, Tamworth is a vibrant town with rich heritage. Located in the centre of Britain, with a growing population of over 77,000 people, Tamworth is a borough with much to be proud of. Our transport links, unique shopping experience, developing town centre, green spaces, leisure offer, including our cultural and wide-ranging outdoor events programme, as well as our heritage buildings, all help make it a great place to live, work, study, and visit. In addition to all that Tamworth already has to offer, exciting times are ahead as we embark on a period of significant transformation. Multi-million pound projects, such as the Future High Street Fund development, will help to bring about lasting change and improvements in the future. This will assist with our mission to restore Tamworth town centre as the beating heart of the community, a place that people want to visit, rather than a place they have to visit. Working for Tamworth Borough Council is more than just a job, it's about making life better for the people who live and work in the Borough. We recognise that everybody who works at Tamworth Borough Council is key to successfully delivering its aims and objectives. We can't do this without a skilled and ambitious workforce working in a positive environment empowered to do their best. Be a Catalyst for Change in Tamworth Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? Do you thrive in a fast paced, innovative environment where your ideas are valued, and your work shapes the future? If so, we want to hear from you Over the past year, the newly created Policy, Performance and Transformation Team has laid the essential groundwork for transformation, strengthening programme and project management, embedding robust performance delivery and championing a culture of evidence based decision making. By building strong partnerships and supporting the council's transition to a new unitary authority, we've created the conditions for ambitious change. We're now looking for forward thinking individuals to help us turn this into real, lasting impact for Tamworth's communities. By coordinating the Council Delivery Plan and turning data into actionable insight, we ensure our priorities are delivered with grip, transparency, and measurable impact. Our collaborative approach brings together colleagues from across the council and external partners, ensuring elected members and stakeholders are engaged, informed, and empowered to contribute to Tamworth's success. You'll be part of a team that embraces challenge and rapid progress, working closely with senior leaders, including the Chief Executive, Directors and Cabinet Members - to deliver ambitious programmes and drive real transformation. You'll have genuine opportunities for professional growth, innovation and to help shape the future of Tamworth. As a Programmes & Transformation Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of key programmes and projects, especially those linked to Local Government Reorganisation. You'll help develop and embed PMO tools and processes, champion continuous improvement, and foster a culture where learning and evidence based practice are part of everyday work. Working closely with the Head of Policy, Performance & Transformation and the wider team, you'll ensure the council's priorities and transformation agenda stay on track. You'll bring strong analytical skills, experience in project and change management, and a talent for building partnerships and engaging stakeholders to make a real difference for Tamworth's communities. Key Responsibilities Support the delivery of transformation programmes and projects, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities. Develop and improve PMO templates, tools, and methodologies. Ensure programmes are delivered to scope, time, cost, and quality. Facilitate change and transformation initiatives, and promote PMO maturity and best practices across the council. Provide analytical expertise, utilising digital platforms such as Power BI to inform decision-making. Support regular reporting, develop programme dashboards, and facilitate improvement reviews. Foster a culture of critical evaluation, continuous improvement, and learning. Support statutory reporting and consultation processes, ensuring compliance and transparency. Support the council's governance framework and facilitate effective decision making. Champion continuous improvement and foster a culture where learning and evidence based practice are part of everyday work. Benefits We have an extensive benefits package including flexible working, a non contributory health scheme, Local Government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, discounted gym membership, and payment of professional fees (where applicable). For further details please refer to the application information document on our website. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work in the UK check and medical clearance. Interested? For an informal chat about this opportunity, contact Amerdip Kaur, Assistant Director for Policy & Performance, at . For further information and to apply please visit Tamworth BC Jobs. Late applications and / or CVs will not be accepted. Agencies need not apply. If you have any queries about the recruitment process, please contact . Closing date : 30th November Interview date : Week Commencing 8th December In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. Therefore, you are advised to submit your completed application as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered. Following the closing date, the Recruiting Manager will shortlist, and you will be notified. Tamworth Borough Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We operate two guaranteed interview schemes which support individuals who meet all the essential criteria to be guaranteed an interview for a vacancy. The Disability Committed Employer scheme supports applicants with a disability and the Veterans Guaranteed interview scheme supports those defined as veterans, military spouses / partners and cadet instructors. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are required for relevant posts. We are committed to ensuring that people are not disadvantaged in accessing our services. We will make reasonable adjustments for those people that need further assistance, depending on the individual's needs, further guidance can be found in our Reasonable Adjustments guidance Equality and diversity Tamworth Borough Council. 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