As we look to define the details of our Housing Transformation Programme, we wanted to share an exciting development opportunity, at the heart of transformation that not only will help support short term opportunities and challenges within the housing service, but also actively contribute to the delivery of the longer term Future Housing and Future Sheffield ambition.

The temporary vacancy, until the end of September 2027 is available within the Housing Transformation team as a direct response to the urgent need for delivery capability within the Programme which is entering a critical phase. Joining this new team, you will be reporting to the PMO Lead, and working alongside two other Senior Business Change Officers and a Communications Co-ordinator.

There are multiple workstreams requiring coordination, governance, and support to ensure timely and effective implementation, and without dedicated PMO support, we risk delays, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities to realise benefits.

These roles will support the longer-term delivery of the Future Housing ambition and work closely with the Transformation Office of Future Sheffield. The PMO will play a key role in ensuring that the right people across the service are engaged at the right time to help shape the design of the future model. This will enable us to build a more inclusive and informed approach to transformation, drawing on expertise from across the organisation.

We are seeking a hard-working professional who can demonstrate:

A ‘Together we get things done’ approach to the team’s workload, chipping in and taking responsibility and ownership for assigned tasks.

A continuous improvement drive, an ability to work with stakeholders to move projects and programmes forward to improve the service we provide residents and the staff experience across Housing.

An eye for detail in project dependencies, being able to spot where one project or decision may impact another and be proactive about updating reporting documentation and informing and advising stakeholders.

A ‘People are at the heart of what we do’ ethic, understanding that Transformation is difficult and ever developing. To be able to work within the processes and procedures of the council that ensure fairness is core to our transformation journey.

An ability to record, monitor, and challenge programme benefits, both financial and non-financial to evidence the drive behind transformation, and the outcomes for our staff and residents.

Programme Management Office (PMO) Support - Senior Business Change Officer (Grade 7)

This role involves:

Managing and prioritising multiple tasks to ensure milestone delivery within time and quality standards. It includes maintaining and updating programme documentation, coordinating governance activities such as board papers and agendas, monitoring actions and decisions from meetings, providing clear reporting to the PMO lead and stakeholders, and supporting multiple workstreams using project management tools.

Analysing and defining benefit profiles aligned with the transformation benefits framework, collaborating with benefit owners to ensure accurate tracking and realisation, managing risks, and aligning benefits with strategic programme objectives. It also requires effective communication of benefits’ value and impact to stakeholders to support change management efforts.
Managing operating model design and governance activities, supporting workstream integration into programme plans, prioritising tasks, tracking and escalating RAID items, maintaining project documentation, analysing data to produce management information, and preparing governance materials such as board decks, papers, and minutes.

Should you require more information, please contact Alex Cook Business Change Manager - PMO Lead, Alexandrea.Cook@sheffield.gov.uk

Application Guidance:

Please apply using the Minimum Essential Requirements in the Job description (Knowledge and Experience/ Skills and Abilities) as Headings, with a short corresponding paragraph demonstrating relevant experience beneath each point, as we will access applications against these requirements.

We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.

It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.

Under the Guaranteed Interview scheme, applicants who are disabled, care leavers, or armed forces veterans will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria and indicate their eligibility on the application form.

Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.

If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.

Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our Sheff news page.