Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall LE3 8RA
Salary: £33,129 - £35,493 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Working Hours: 37 per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 Months) or Secondment for 12 Months
Closing Date: 23rd September 2026
Interview Date(s): TBC
About the Role
Provide key administrative and coordination support to ensure the effective operation of the Integration Team. Support the Integration Service Manager by managing and servicing boards and meetings, coordinating programme and project reporting and assurance activities, including statutory returns, and collating and analysing project information to identify risks, recommend improvements, and support corrective actions where required.
About You
- Educated to NVQ4 level in Project Management/Business Admin or appropriate experience to this level.
- Experience of providing technical/administrative support to a transformation/change programme and developing, establishing and maintaining electronic knowledge and information tracking systems whilst using Experience of using Microsoft Office software including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, and MS Project
- Experience of developing and implementing administrative systems and procedures for programme/project management including quality assurance, risk management and benefits realisation function.
- Monitoring and maintaining financial records and providing reports and management information.
- An awareness and understanding programme and project management techniques, including change management theory and good practice.
- Understanding of public sector environment and governance requirements.
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Lucy Hulls Project Manager
Telephone: 0116 3058210
Email: [email protected]
How to Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.
By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
About Leicestershire County Council
At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.
Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.
For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:
Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
Working for Us
Skills Required
- NVQ4-level qualification in Project Management or Business Administration, or equivalent experience
- Experience providing technical or administrative support to a transformation or change programme
- Experience developing, establishing, and maintaining electronic knowledge and information tracking systems
- Experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, and Microsoft Project
- Experience developing and implementing administrative systems and procedures for programme or project management
- Experience with quality assurance, risk management, and benefits realisation functions
- Experience monitoring and maintaining financial records and providing reports and management information
- Awareness and understanding of programme and project management techniques
- Understanding of change management theory and good practice
- Understanding of the public-sector environment and governance requirements
What We Do
Nottingham City Council is the local authority for the city of Nottingham in the East Midlands region of England. It is focused on becoming a renewed council that delivers for local people and leads the city forward, with a vision to build a flourishing, inclusive, and sustainable city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
