Project Support Officer
Project Support Officer
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12-06-2025
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Job Description
6-7 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
The Recovery Project Support Officer is responsible for leading the definition planning and delivery of strategic projects aligned to the organisation s Recovery and Corporate Plans.
This role ensures projects are well-governed delivered on time within budget and with measurable benefits.
Working within a complex environment the postholder will support senior stakeholders manage risk oversee project governance and contribute to organisational transformation and sustainability.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Lead the design delivery and closure of strategic and recovery-focused projects ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
Support the definition and execution of the transformation and recovery programme including key reporting requirements to senior stakeholders and external bodies.
Provide effective leadership and oversight to project teams ensuring the delivery of high-quality outputs with benefits fully realised.
Develop and manage robust project plans risk registers and governance frameworks.
Prepare and present clear transparent progress reports to boards and stakeholders.
Lead on financial planning for assigned projects including supplier engagement and management of allocated budgets.
Collaborate across departments to support the creation of sound business cases and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Support a culture of change continuous learning and innovation in line with corporate values and behaviours.
Engage partners internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication alignment and delivery.
Promote inclusion diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
Skills/Experience:
Demonstrable experience working with senior management elected members or political representatives and other key stakeholders.
Proven ability to lead teams manage performance and foster a positive and innovative culture.
Knowledge of public sector governance finance statutory responsibilities and risk management practices.
Strong understanding of different project delivery methodologies and their practical application.
Commercial acumen with the ability to apply business thinking to public sector challenges.
Effective communicator with excellent analytical reporting and stakeholder management skills.
Committed to equal opportunities and inclusive practice.
Familiar with data protection health and safety and safeguarding responsibilities in the workplace.
Additional Information:
The closing date: 13/06/2025 @17:00.
Part-time role: 22.50 Hr/week.
Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 APMP MSP P3O) or significant project delivery experience in a complex organisational setting (minimum 3 years).
Educated to degree level or equivalent by experience (desirable).
Demonstrable experience working with senior management, elected members or political representatives, and other key stakeholders. Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and foster a positive and innovative culture. Knowledge of public sector governance, finance, statutory responsibilities, and risk management practices. Strong understanding of different project delivery methodologies and their practical application. Commercial acumen with the ability to apply business thinking to public sector challenges. Effective communicator with excellent analytical, reporting and stakeholder management skills. Committed to equal opportunities and inclusive practice. Familiar with data protection, health and safety, and safeguarding responsibilities in the workplace.
Education
Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APMP, MSP, P3O) or significant project delivery experience in a complex organisational setting (minimum 3 years). Educated to degree level or equivalent by experience (desirable).
Employment Type
Full Time
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