Job profile for Project Development Officer x 2 Posts
Project Development Officer x 2 Posts
location_on Riverside House 23/08/2026 Project Development Officer x 2 Posts
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary £35,412 - £38,220 (Pay award pending)
Contractual hours 37
Basis Full time
Region Rotherham
Job category/type Housing
Date posted 03/08/2026
Job reference REQ23696
Attachments attachment Job Profile Band H.docx attachment Benefits Package.doc
Job description
Directorate: Adult Care, Housing & Public Health
Post 1: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week
Post 2: Temporary until June 2028, Full time, 37 hours per week
Please state clearly on your application form which post(s) you wish to apply for.
We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.
Are you passionate about using data and insights to drive service improvements? Do you have a talent for project management and business analysis? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
As a Project Development Officer within The Housing Improvement and Governance Service, you will support the planning and delivery of key projects across Housing Services. Working as part of a dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in analysing customer data, improving service delivery, and driving innovation.
What You’ll Do:
- Collate, analyse, and interpret customer data to inform decision-making and enhance the customer experience.
- Identify opportunities for cross-service collaboration to improve efficiency and service quality.
- Support service improvement projects by researching best practice, reviewing processes, and developing business cases.
- Use horizon scanning to identify innovative solutions, including digital improvements and automation.
- Promote a culture of performance management and continuous improvement across services.
What We’re Looking For - a background in project management is desirable but not essential. The suitable candidate will:
- Have strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present findings effectively.
- Be flexible, hardworking, and an effective communicator, with strong written and verbal skills and the confidence to engage with a diverse range of audiences
- Have experience (but not essential) in project planning, programme management, and business process redesign.
- Proven ability to develop evidence-based business cases and support service reviews.
- Experience of working with a range of stakeholders and partners in a customer-focused environment.
- Good understanding of customer insight and business intelligence to improve service delivery.
- Proficiency in IT applications including spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software.
If you’re a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Interviews will take place on the 2 nd and 3 rd September 2026.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Claire.hellier@rotherham.gov.uk or robeen.abouelola@rotherham.gov.uk
This post will have access to the Public Services Network, if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at the Basic level (unspent criminal convictions).
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website .
Head Office
Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE
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