Project Officer
Newry, Mourne & District CouncilDownPermanent
** Please read the recruitment pack before completing your application**
Job Summary
The Project Officer will play a key supporting role within the Digital and Communications Department, assisting in the delivery of the Council’s Digital Transformation Strategy and associated programmes of work.
Reporting to the Digital Transformation Manager, the post-holder will support the coordination, monitoring, and successful delivery of digital transformation projects that drive innovation, efficiency, and improved customer experience. They will work closely with colleagues across all departments, IT, Corporate Communications and external partners to ensure projects are well-governed, aligned to business needs, and delivered to quality, time, and budget expectations.
This role will contribute to embedding a culture of digital excellence across the organisation, supporting the design and implementation of new solutions, promoting digital best practice, and ensuring project information, progress, and outcomes are clearly communicated and well-documented.
Hours of Work
36 hours per week.
The post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant.
Duarion of Appoitnment
Permanent
Location
Downshire Civic Centre Downpatrick
Whilst the current vacant post is based in Downparick suitable candidates who are placed on a reserve list may be offered a similar post in other Council locations. The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice.
Salary
PO2 spinal point 31-34, £ 41,771 - £ 45,091 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
Job Summary
The Project Officer will play a key supporting role within the Digital and Communications Department, assisting in the delivery of the Council’s Digital Transformation Strategy and associated programmes of work.
Reporting to the Digital Transformation Manager, the post-holder will support the coordination, monitoring, and successful delivery of digital transformation projects that drive innovation, efficiency, and improved customer experience. They will work closely with colleagues across all departments, IT, Corporate Communications and external partners to ensure projects are well-governed, aligned to business needs, and delivered to quality, time, and budget expectations.
This role will contribute to embedding a culture of digital excellence across the organisation, supporting the design and implementation of new solutions, promoting digital best practice, and ensuring project information, progress, and outcomes are clearly communicated and well-documented.
Hours of Work
36 hours per week.
The post holder must be prepared to work outside normal office hours, including evenings, weekends, and Public and extra Statutory Holidays for which the appropriate payment will be made or time in lieu granted if relevant.
Duarion of Appoitnment
Permanent
Location
Downshire Civic Centre Downpatrick
Whilst the current vacant post is based in Downparick suitable candidates who are placed on a reserve list may be offered a similar post in other Council locations. The post holder may be required to transfer to other locations in accordance with any requirements stated in the Job Description, any reviews of service delivery or other requirements as may arise from time to time. Any amendments made to work location will be implemented following appropriate consultation and provision of reasonable notice.
Salary
PO2 spinal point 31-34, £ 41,771 - £ 45,091 per annum based on a 36 hour week (pro rata to hours worked).
The closing date for applications is Monday the 20th of July 2026
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