Project Officer - Agenda Reform

Overview

Fixed Term / Secondment to 31/03/2027. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Officer to join the Agenda for Change Job Evaluation Team, supporting the Band 5 Nursing Review. This is a pivotal role within the People & Culture Directorate, offering the chance to contribute to a nationally significant project as part of the Agenda for Change pay deal.

• Provide comprehensive support to the Project Leads.
• Facilitate the smooth running of the Job Evaluation Scheme, including rostering Matching and Band 5 Review application panels.
• Maintain project records and ensure effective communication across the project.

• Educated to HND level or equivalent.
• Experience working in a multi-functional environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently, using initiative and making decisions.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage large volumes of data and coordinate with others.

• Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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