Project Officer

1 week ago

Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Wiltshire Council Full time

Salary: £31,537 - £33,699 pro rata

Hours per week: 22.2 hours

Temporary/Fixed term: 2 years

Interview date: Tuesday 18 November 2025

Children's Social Care Development - Building Bright Futures

The Southwest Regional Improvement and Innovation Alliance (SW RIIA) is a collaborative partnership of 15 local authorities and key stakeholders working together to improve services for children, young people, and families. We are seeking a motivated and organised Project Officer to support the delivery of regional improvement and innovation initiatives. This role is central to enabling effective communication, governance, and project delivery across the region.

As Project Officer, you will work closely with the Southwest ADCS Regional Coordinator and the wider SW RIIA team to coordinate and monitor projects that place children and families at the heart of decision-making. You will support planning, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned with strategic objectives. The role involves maintaining accurate documentation, facilitating knowledge sharing, and supporting events and training activities. You will also assist with budget monitoring and resource allocation, helping ensure efficient use of funding.

You will hold an HNC/NVQ Level 4 or have equivalent experience in a relevant field such as Children's Social Care, Education, SEND, or Health, with a strong track record of supporting projects in complex, multi-agency environments. You should be confident working with diverse stakeholders, including children and families, and have a strong understanding of local authority systems and governance

If you are passionate about making a difference and supporting innovative change in children's services, we would love to hear from you.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.

Your substantive manager must agree to you transferring to the secondment role. This agreement must be sought in principle before applying for the seconded role. If the secondment will impact significantly on service delivery, your substantive manager may not agree to the secondment.

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity .

The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

For more details, contact Vicky Rasey, Project Coordinator Children/YP at .

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .

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