Transformation Officer -Internal Applicants only

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Please click 'apply online' below where you can upload your CV and covering letter (Word or PDF only). Please ensure your CV and letter clearly demonstrate how you meet the person specification.

Please include 2 referees, one of which must be your present or most recent employer. Please also provide your present or most recent annual gross salary and required notice period.

Should you have any difficulties applying online please e-mail recruitment@harborough.gov.uk.

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Job title: Transformation Officer - Internal Applicants only

Location: Hybrid working – a combination of remote working and office working in Market Harborough, Leicestershire

Status: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week – flexi scheme

Grade: Grade 5 (£31,022 - £33,699)

Car user: Casual

Free office parking

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Harborough District Council’s vision is to work with communities in a vibrant, safe and prosperous district and to bring the best opportunities to all.

Harborough District Council are looking to recruit a Transformation Officer to support the delivery of our Harborough District Council Transformation framework and embed a culture of continuous improvement. Working within Transformation, you will be part of a focused team of dedicated professionals, providing specialist transformation support and advice across the organisation.

Our work is varied, ranging from detailed problem solving to delivering change, you will be engaging with senior leaders and members, and every day presents different challenges and rewards.

As a Transformation Officer, you will work across the council to improve services for our residents & staff. You will provide constructive challenges, empowering colleagues to take control of service improvements alongside delivering change across the council.

You will be innovative, resilient and have an eye for detail, identifying and delivering tangible benefits. Supporting your ability to focus both on the detail and the bigger picture, you will be self-driven, a good listener, have excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire and motivate a wide range of stakeholders. You will demonstrate emotional intelligence and awareness of the impact of change, working with colleagues to deliver meaningful transformation.

You will have practical experience of efficient process control, knowledge of MS365 products and the ability to quickly understand bespoke specialist systems. You do not need a background in local government for this role. Successful candidates will demonstrate agility of thought and customer focus combined with a commercial outlook. Further details about the role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification.

People who are employed through an employment agency to carry out work at HDC may apply for internal vacancies.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midday Wednesday 15th April 2026. Interviews will be held W/c 27th April 2026.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date should we receive sufficient suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes