Business Transformation Delivery Officer

**We’re looking for a Business Transformation Delivery Officer, Interested?**

Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for

**The team**

IT Services, within the Resources and Digital Directorate, operates at the very core of the Council's operations, working with services and key stakeholders to empower employees to deliver the Council priorities through the use of technology.

We have made a significant investment into the IT Strategy to further support the council’s ambitions, with the key goals of Service, Value, Security and Agility.

**About the role.**

We are looking to offer a fantastic opportunity to 3 talented and committed individuals to join our Business Transformation and Customer Engagement team. To act as an interface for the council service area providing professional advice, whilst building strong relationships, with the key aim of ensuring that employees have the modern workplace tools they need to do their job.

You should have:

- Experience of building and maintaining strong business relationships
- Experience in supporting and managing change
- Experience in delivering Business Transformation projects
- Experience in managing projects to recognised standard in-line with project plans.
- Experience in delivering and implementing service improvement and process redesign
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment or on your own initiative

**A bit about Gateshead Council**

Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We’re truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.

**What’s in it for you? Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights**
- You’ll be paid a competitive salary £36,648-£39,186 pay award pending
- We’ll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension.
- You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
- We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance.
- A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
- You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme.
- You’ll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping

**It’s time to apply**

We’re delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link