Programme Delivery Office Administrator

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Programme Delivery Office Administrator

At Derbyshire, we have been on a journey to transform the way we deliver highway services to make them fit for the future and allow us to invest effectively in our network. We have an exciting opportunity to support the manager of our Programme Delivery Office (PDO). 

The PDO has two main elements.  The first is the development and implementation of effective project governance across the capital programme.  In addition, it also operates a new Programme and Project Management System (PPMS) which supports the Service through the provision of financial tracking, scheduling, and reporting functionality. 

During development, we have worked closely with an external supplier, and we are now seeking an administrator to form part of our team which will sustain and grow this capability into the future.  This role will report to the PDO Manager but will work closely with the whole highways team to deliver effective, efficient and value for money service delivery.

Key Responsibilities for this role are:

• Implement guidelines, procedures, and templates to collect and maintain consistent data and provide hands-on delivery support to the management of the highways capital programme.
• Implement agreed regular progress-reporting mechanisms for all projects, programmes and assist the PDO Manager in the preparation of visual aids which support the delivery of key metrics in a variety of forums.
• Provide support to project managers on the use of the Programme and Project Management System (PPMS) and identify opportunities for further development of the software.
• Support the wider PDO team in the coaching and development of project teams through targeted interventions aligned to PDO governance.

We are looking for someone with:

• A relevant level 3 qualification and practical experience of supporting project management.
• A strong working knowledge of MS Office, in particular the use of Excel.
• Proven research and analytical skills with the ability to contribute to the diagnosis of problems and identification of solutions.
• An excellent interpersonal manner and a willingness to learn new skills and knowledge.

These lists are not exhaustive, please refer to the job and person profile for this position.

What we offer you: 

• 25 days of annual leave plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service, plus bank holidays
• Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month
• Training and development opportunities
• On the job training from a supportive team
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases
• Access to a comprehensive wellbeing package
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts at selected county leisure centres
• and much more!

Interview Date: Wednesday 15th April 2026 - If this is not convenient please mention this on your application and a consideration can be made to see if an alternative date can be arranged, as we will try to be as flexible as possible, but this may not be possible.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.