Transformation Programme Support Officer Full Time

Salary range: Grade 8 £40,182 – £42,060 p.a. plus fantastic benefits

Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2028

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Croydon

The Opportunity

The purpose of this role is to provide programme and project support to the CYPE transformation team, working with leaders and managers across the directorate to support improved outcomes for children and young people. The post holder is tasked with supporting the development and delivery of transformation projects which deliver better outcomes across education and children’s social care as well as achieving financial sustainability in times of reducing resources.

The suitable candidate will have experience of supporting programmes and multiple projects, stakeholders and service users including children, young people and families within a programme environment.

About You

The suitable applicant will have the following;

• Experience in an education or children’s social setting
• Up to date knowledge of national policy drivers for children’s services.
• Knowledge of programme and project management concepts, principles and practices gained through experience and development.
• Good IT skills, including MS Office
• Experience of service remodelling and transformation within an education or children’s social care setting

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About Us

Croydon Council’s priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key Business Plan Outcomes

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council’s new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.