Transformation Programme Support Officer

Employer Kingston Council Location Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom Contract type Fixed Term Length 12 months Hours Full Time – 36 hours per week Salary £33,987 – £38,739 per annum Leave 27 days per year Application deadline 14/12/2025 23:55 Anticipated interview dates 5th, 6th & 7th January About the Role This role supports the Corporate PMO Partner in managing reporting and assurance activities for the Transformation Programme. The post holder coordinates programme board meeting packs, tracks actions, supports stakeholder engagement and contributes to corporate reporting while championing governance practices. Support to specific Transformation Programmes and senior stakeholders, including Programme Managers and Senior Responsible Officers, is also a key part of the role. In This Role You Will Provide high‑quality programme and project support to Transformation Programme Managers, SROs and workstream leads, coordinating activities, maintaining plans, analysing data and supporting delivery of milestones. Maintain and update programme documentation, logs and registers, including risks, issues, decisions and dependencies. Assist with the preparation of corporate reports and dashboards. Provide administrative support to the PMO Partner and the Head of Service, diary management. Support the ongoing maintenance of the Council’s project management framework, updating and creating new processes, templates and guidance. Continue building your project management understanding. Support the Head of Service in developing communication materials, presentations and internal announcements for the Transformation Programme. Work with colleagues and stakeholders across the Council in a networked way to drive transformation and continuous improvement. Lead and promote the Project and Programme Management Community of Practice, coordinating events and communicating with internal networks. About You Strong organisational skills, juggling competing priorities and maintaining accuracy under pressure. Practical experience of project management and delivery. Understanding of local authorities and services within a local government context. A positive, forward‑thinking mindset advocating change and innovation. Proactive, solution‑focused approach, anticipating needs and taking initiative. Good analytical skills, interpreting information and supporting reporting. Excellent communication skills, engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Benefits Generous annual leave entitlement of 25–32 days plus bank holidays. Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave. Three volunteering days per year. Hybrid working (dependent on the role). Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks. Learning and development portal offering a range of courses. Discounts on local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres. Interest‑free season ticket loans. Local Government Pension Scheme. Bicycle loan facilities and cycle‑to‑work scheme. Zip car scheme. Confidential health & wellbeing and counselling support. Application Process Apply online outlining the skills, abilities and experience that make you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile and check that your CV details have been uploaded correctly. We reserve the right to reject applications where AI–generated content has been used without personalised responses. The closing date is a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received, so we advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. The position is closed to applications. Additional Information We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough, striving to create a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from under‑represented groups and are committed to supporting our workers and families with inclusive employment policies and flexible working arrangements. We are also a disability confident employer and guarantee interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria. Job Profile This opportunity is closed to applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr