At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and manage exciting major projects that make a real difference in the community.
- Company: Join Harborough District Council, dedicated to creating a vibrant and prosperous district.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, free parking, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformation team and influence projects from start to finish.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 34434 - 40777 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid working – a combination of remote working and office working in Market Harborough, Leicestershire
Status: Permanent
Grade: Career Grade 6 / 7 (£34,434 to £40,777 pa)
Car user: Casual
Free office parking
Generous annual leave entitlement
Harborough District Council’s vision is to work with communities in a vibrant, safe and prosperous district and to bring the best opportunities to all. We are growing our transformation team and looking to recruit two enthusiastic and dedicated Project Officers to join us.
The successful candidates will join the team at an exciting time and will play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of our programme of major projects. In this role, you will support the management and delivery of major projects across the organisation and have an opportunity to get involved in a range of initiatives through the full project life cycle, influencing projects from the beginning and seeing their impacts delivered.
You will need to be a team player with a ‘can-do’ approach; committed to meeting challenging targets and ensuring project management principles are applied. To succeed, you’ll ideally have experience of working on projects within a public sector setting. You will have strong organisational and communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with key stakeholders.
You will need to be able to occasionally attend meetings and events out of normal office hours, notice of this will be given.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications/CV is 9am Thursday 6th August 2026. Interviews will be held w/c 24th August 2026.
Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes. Our preferred method of receiving applications is a CV and a cover letter that clearly demonstrates how you meet the person specification.
Please include 2 referees, one which must be your present or most recent employer. Please also provide your present or most recent annual gross salary and required notice period.
Project Officer employer: Harborough District Council
Harborough District Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to health and safety, employees can thrive in a role that not only contributes to the community but also fosters personal growth through training and advisory opportunities.
Contact Details:
Harborough District Council Recruitment Team
