About this role
Project Officer - Children's Services
Employer Telford & Wrekin Council
Location
Telford
Salary
£38510 - £40444 per annum
Closing date 29 Oct 2026
Reference TW/TP/331/3527
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Sector Local Councils
Job Type Social Care – Children
Contract Type Permanent
Working Pattern Standard
Hours Full-Time
Job Details
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Strategic Project Officer to support Children’s Services on their journey of transformation and service improvement. This team is responsible for driving income generation and cost savings and is pivotal in the realization of service outcomes.
The Project Officer will work within the Children’s Services service improvement and efficiency team, committed to delivering a key council Programme within the transformation portfolio that supports effective and sustainable change. The post is responsible for the development and day-to-day execution of the Children’s transformation and improvement programme plan, celebrating successful outcomes and swiftly reacting to concerns that may risk the achievement of the programme.
You will be a highly motivated, forward-thinking, and systemically minded individual who wants to be part of creating excellence and thrives in a stimulating, high-pressured, strongly supported environment. You will support the management teams with the oversight responsibility of quality transformation and improvement projects to deliver key benefits.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant, diverse, and innovative team and make a positive impact on the services Telford and Wrekin Council provides.
At Telford & Wrekin Council, we know that having a diverse workforce is key to providing the best possible services to our community. We celebrate having a diverse and inclusive culture where people are able to be themselves at work, and everyone has a voice.
Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check. It is an offence to apply for a role that involves engaging in regulated activity with children and adults in vulnerable circumstances if you are barred from working with one or both of these groups.
What we offer
- We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package — starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day to enjoy.
- Flexible working & career progression
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
- Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
- Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.
Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.
Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It’s an offence to apply if you’re barred from working with these groups.
Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.
Attached documents Project Officer - CS Final ps and jd 2.pdf
Company
Join Team Telford – Where People Make the Difference
We’re proud to be the LGC Local Authority of the Year 2025 – and it’s all thanks to our incredible people.
At Telford & Wrekin Council, we don’t just deliver services – we protect, care, and invest in our borough. Our teams are trusted, supported, and empowered to make a real impact.
We offer:
A friendly, inclusive and dynamic workplace, competitive pay, generous benefits, flexible working and great development opportunities. A culture that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion.
If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we actively welcome applications from all backgrounds. Diversity makes us stronger — and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for eligible candidates and have clear policies supporting inclusive recruitment, including for ex-offenders and trans and non-binary applicants.
Need help applying? Contact our HR Helpdesk for assistance.
Heads up: we may close applications early if we get a high volume of great candidates — so don’t wait!
External applicants who feel they have been unfairly treated during a recruitment and selection process should write to the Head of HR and Organisational Development, via the HR Helpdesk within 10 working days. We will respond within 10 working days of receiving the complaint. Please note that there is no further appeal.
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Company info
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Location
Telford & Wrekin Council Darby House Lawn Central
Telford Shropshire TF3 4JA
United Kingdom
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