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Our preferred method of receiving applications is a CV and a cover letter that clearly demonstrates how you meet the person specification.

Should you have any difficulties applying online, please e-mail recruitment@harborough.gov.uk or contact (01858) 821304/7.

Job title: Project Officer

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

Status: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week – flexi scheme

Grade: Career Grade 6 / 7 (£34,434 to £40,777 pa)

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.

We are growing our transformation team and looking to recruit two enthusiastic and dedicated Project Officers to join us. The successful candidates will join the team at an exciting time and will play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of our programme of major projects.

In this role, you will support the management and delivery of major projects across the organisation and have an opportunity to get involved in a range of initiatives through the full project life cycle, influencing projects from the beginning and seeing their impacts delivered.

You will need to be a team player with a ‘can – do’ approach; committed to meeting challenging targets and ensuring project management principles are applied. To succeed, you’ll ideally have experience of working on projects within a public sector setting. You will have strong organisational and communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with key stakeholders.

You will need to be able to occasionally attend meetings and events out of normal office hours, notice of this will be given.

To arrange an informal discussion please contact Ben Brown, Project Development & Programme Manager, at b.brown@harborough.gov.uk.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications/CV is 9am Thursday 6th August 2026. Interviews will be held w/c 24th August 2026.

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

Please click 'apply online' below where you can upload your CV and covering letter. Please ensure your CV and letter clearly demonstrate how you meet the person specification. Should you have any difficulties applying online please e-mail recruitment@harborough.gov.uk.

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

Find out more about the benefits of working at Harborough District Council at http://www.harborough.gov.uk/working-for-us