Project Management

Project and Strategy Officer – Serious Violence

Durham (DH1 5TT) | Hybrid Working

£36,033 - £39,093 per annum

Fixed Term: 9-12 Months (Maternity Cover)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project and Strategy Officer to support the delivery of strategic projects and statutory requirements across County Durham and Darlington, with a focus on the Serious Violence Duty.

This role is ideal for a project professional with strong stakeholder engagement, governance, reporting and analytical skills who is passionate about improving outcomes for local communities.

The Role

You will lead and support strategic projects, working collaboratively with partners across the public, private and voluntary sectors. Responsibilities include performance monitoring, data analysis, risk management and producing high-quality reports to support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects linked to legislative and statutory requirements
• Support delivery of Serious Violence and wider strategic initiatives
• Attend partnership and governance meetings
• Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships
• Produce reports, briefings and recommendations for senior leaders
• Monitor project risks, actions, issues and performance measures
• Conduct research and identify best practice
• Develop project reporting frameworks and evaluation processes
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to measure outcomes
• Support budget monitoring, compliance and quality assurance activities

Requirements

Essential

• Degree-level qualification or significant experience in a multi-agency/public sector environment
• Strong project or programme management experience
• Experience delivering projects, services or initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder management and partnership working skills
• Strong report-writing, analytical and numerical abilities
• Advanced IT skills, including spreadsheets and databases
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Full UK Driving Licence or suitable mobility support

Desirable

• PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification
• Knowledge of the Serious Violence Duty
• Understanding of public health approaches to prevention and intervention
• Experience within a political environment
• Knowledge of partnership working across County Durham and Darlington

What's on Offer

• Salary of £36,033 - £39,093
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to contribute to high-profile strategic projects
• Exposure to a wide range of regional partners and stakeholders
• Meaningful work supporting community safety and public service outcomes
• Fixed-term maternity cover contract (9-12 months)

If you have a strong background in project management, partnership working and performance reporting, and want to make a real impact through strategic public service projects, we'd love to hear from you.