Project Officer (MadeSmarter) in Sheffield

Application Deadline: 12 July 2026

Department: Growth, Business and Skills

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Sheffield Head Office

Reporting To: Jessica Armitage

Compensation: £32,053 - £34,950 / year

Description

Hours: 37 hours per week (full time)

Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2027

Salary: Grade 6 - £32,053 - £34,950

Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)

We are looking for a Project Officer to support the delivery of a high-impact, government-funded initiative helping manufacturers across the region adopt digital technologies, boost productivity and drive growth. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a programme that is transforming businesses and shaping the future of industry across Yorkshire & Humber.

About the role

As Project Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of the programme, helping ensure it runs smoothly and delivers real impact. You will provide day-to-day coordination across a wide range of activities, including supporting programme governance, managing data and records, coordinating client engagement and assisting with reporting to funders. You will also contribute to organising events, supporting communications and maintaining strong relationships with businesses and partners. Alongside this, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of smaller projects and improvement initiatives, helping shape how the programme operates and develops over time.

About you

• Highly organised and able to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive and able to take initiative, anticipating needs and identifying improvements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
• Confident handling data, documentation and systems with attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to build positive working relationships with colleagues, partners and businesses
• A collaborative team player who contributes to a supportive and high‑performing team environment
• Motivated to deliver high-quality work and make a tangible impact
• Interested in innovation, business growth and supporting the future of manufacturing in the region

Benefits

All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.

In addition to the above, some of our benefits include:

• Holiday Entitlement – From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in addition to your normal annual leave.
• Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time.
• Flexible Hours Scheme – Most roles within SYMCA work under the Flexi‑Scheme which allows office-based employees’ flexibility and discretion over their working hours.
• Rewarding You – Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle‑to‑Work schemes.
• Training on the job – Support with upskilling skills through on‑the‑job training and qualifications.
• Professional Membership Fees – Where membership to Professional bodies is applicable to your role, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees where applicable and following approval by Line Management.

Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority

Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief. All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment as such all requests will be considered subject to operation requirements. Where candidates share disabilities within the application process, if they demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria from the Role Profile within their application, they will automatically be invited to interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please contact recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk or include within your application form detailing the adjustment and how it will assist in managing any barriers.