Adults Project Officer

• the chance to work on high‑profile transformation and improvement projects within Adult Social Care
• opportunities to develop your project management, data analysis and stakeholder engagement skills
• experience of working across a large, complex organisation with a wide range of professional disciplines
• a supportive, collaborative team environment aligned to our values of Respect, Together, Accountability, Openness and Curiosity
• the satisfaction of contributing to projects that improve services for residents, partners and staff

• supporting the development and delivery of projects in line with transformation priorities
• coordinating project activity, maintaining plans, logs, dashboards and project documentation
• researching, collating and analysing information to support decision‑making and project delivery
• preparing reports, presentations and updates for project teams, boards and other governance forums
• organising and supporting project meetings, workshops and working groups
• maintaining accurate and secure project information in line with data protection and governance requirements
• working with colleagues and partners across the Council and wider system to support delivery of shared objectives

•  Experience of supporting or delivering projects within a complex organisation (ideally within the public sector or Adult Social Care)
•  Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
•  Experience of researching, analysing information and producing high‑quality reports and documentation
•  Good knowledge of project management principles and ways of working
•  Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
•  Confident ICT skills, including experience of tools such as Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
•  A flexible, solutions‑focused approach and the ability to work under pressure

At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video:

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.

Find out more about how to apply.