Transformation and Change Project Officer

Transformation and Change Project Officer Salary: £36,581 - £39,153 per annum

Hours: 37 Hours

Contract: Permanent,

Salary: £36,581 - £39,153 per annum

Grade: I

Hours: 37 Hours

Contract: Permanent

Location: York, North Yorkshire (Or Northallerton)

The Organisation

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024.  It is a public sector employer with access to powers and funding to unlock transport and housing improvements, boost skills provision and help the economy transition to net zero for York and North Yorkshire. The Mayor also holds responsibilities in relation to Policing, Fire and Crime. Making the most of the combined strengths of the city region and rural powerhouse, the Combined Authority is a long-term commitment to shaping a brighter future for generations to come. By working for us you will play a part in making positive changes, unlocking investment, supporting business and communities to thrive and creating new and better opportunities for people that live and work here.

The Opportunity

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking to appoint a Transformation and Change Project Officer to support the delivery of a wide-ranging programme of organisational transformation and improvement.

Reporting to the Transformation and Change Projects Manager, you will play an important role in supporting projects that help shape how the organisation operates, develops services and delivers its strategic priorities.

Working across a varied portfolio of transformation activity, you will support project planning, governance, business analysis, performance monitoring and stakeholder engagement. You will help coordinate projects and programmes, gather and analyse information, prepare reports and briefings, and work with colleagues across the organisation to implement effective and sustainable change.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with project, programme or transformation experience who wants to further develop their skills in organisational change, service improvement and strategic delivery within a growing organisation.

What you will bring

•        Experience of working within a project, programme, transformation or change environment.
•        Experience of supporting the delivery of projects, workstreams or organisational improvement initiatives.
•        Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
•        Experience of gathering, analysing and presenting information and data to support decision-making.
•        Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including producing reports, presentations and briefings.
•        Experience of working with a range of stakeholders and building positive working relationships.
•        An understanding of project and programme management principles, governance and performance reporting.·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
•        The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
•        A relevant project management qualification or willingness to apply existing project management knowledge and experience.

You will be joining a new and developing organisation at an exciting time. The benefits of working for us include:

•        Generous leave entitlement, starting at 28 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rota for part-time staff)
•        Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home
•        Local government pension scheme
•        Commitment to staff development and continuous learning

To find out more about our organisation please visit; https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk

Contact and Apply 

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Gemma Cooper, Gemma.Cooper@yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk for an informal conversation.

Applying is easy, simply register your details, tell us how you meet our criteria in the supporting evidence section, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.

Key Dates:

Closing date: 28th September 2026

Interview date: 15th & 16th October 2026

Key Documents:

Job Description

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

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Transformation and Change Project Officer

Salary: £36,581 - £39,153 per annum

Grade: I

Hours: 37 Hours

Contract: Permanent

Location: York, North Yorkshire (Or Northallerton)

The Organisation

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024. It is a public sector employer with access to powers and funding to unlock transport and housing improvements, boost skills provision and help the economy transition to net zero for York and North Yorkshire. The Mayor also holds responsibilities in relation to Policing, Fire and Crime. Making the most of the combined strengths of the city region and rural powerhouse, the Combined Authority is a long-term commitment to shaping a brighter future for generations to come. By working for us you will play a part in making positive changes, unlocking investment, supporting business and communities to thrive and creating new and better opportunities for people that live and work here.

The Opportunity

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking to appoint a Transformation and Change Project Officer to support the delivery of a wide-ranging programme of organisational transformation and improvement.

Reporting to the Transformation and Change Projects Manager, you will play an important role in supporting projects that help shape how the organisation operates, develops services and delivers its strategic priorities.

Working across a varied portfolio of transformation activity, you will support project planning, governance, business analysis, performance monitoring and stakeholder engagement. You will help coordinate projects and programmes, gather and analyse information, prepare reports and briefings, and work with colleagues across the organisation to implement effective and sustainable change.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with project, programme or transformation experience who wants to further develop their skills in organisational change, service improvement and strategic delivery within a growing organisation.

What you will bring

• Experience of working within a project, programme, transformation or change environment.
• Experience of supporting the delivery of projects, workstreams or organisational improvement initiatives.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Experience of gathering, analysing and presenting information and data to support decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including producing reports, presentations and briefings.
• Experience of working with a range of stakeholders and building positive working relationships.
• An understanding of project and programme management principles, governance and performance reporting.· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• A relevant project management qualification or willingness to apply existing project management knowledge and experience.

You will be joining a new and developing organisation at an exciting time. The benefits of working for us include:

• Generous leave entitlement, starting at 28 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rota for part-time staff)
• Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home
• Local government pension scheme
• Commitment to staff development and continuous learning

To find out more about our organisation please visit; https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk

Contact and Apply

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Gemma Cooper, Gemma.Cooper@yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk for an informal conversation.

Applying is easy, simply register your details, tell us how you meet our criteria in the supporting evidence section, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.

Key Dates:

Closing date: 28th September 2026

Interview date: 15th & 16th October 2026

Key Documents:

Job Description

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

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Transformation and Change Project Officer

Salary: £36,581 - £39,153 per annum

Posted: 15/09/2026

Closing date: 28/09/2026

Closing time: 23:59 (BST)

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