Project Support Officer
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16 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
3 Month Contract with Local Authority
Summary
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive support for various programmes including typing word processing drafting responses and preparing reports and presentation materials.
- Arrange and coordinate meetings ensuring timely distribution of agendas and papers taking minutes and managing follow-up actions.
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail redirecting as necessary.
- Respond to telephone inquiries from the public senior managers and other stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain electronic and paper-based filing systems.
- Manage diaries effectively including scheduling meetings conferences and travel arrangements.
- Maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Act as a requisitioner using the 1Business procurement process.
- Input and maintain accurate records using Microsoft Office packages.
- Support programme leads to ensure programmes are delivered within financial and resource constraints.
Requirements
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent; GCSE in Maths and English (Level C or above); ECDL or equivalent IT competence.
- Knowledge & Skills: Ability to meet deadlines understanding of confidentiality proficiency in Microsoft Office analytical skills knowledge of data protection and strong communication skills.
- Experience: Experience in data input business support systems and working in an office environment; previous experience at a senior manager secretarial or administrative support level.
- Desirable: 2 A-Levels or equivalent education IT qualifications knowledge of public health issues experience in change management and experience in the public sector.
- Additional: Ability to travel independently across Cheshire and Merseyside self-motivated proactive and innovative with a flexible approach to work.
Required Skills:
Essential Qualifications/Knowledge: GCSEs A*- C (9-4) or equivalent in English and Maths. Willingness to undertake relevant learning and development. Desirable Qualifications/Knowledge: NVQ Level 2 or 3. Customer care qualification/training. Basic knowledge of relevant legislation policies and procedures. Essential Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Software Packages (Word Excel Outlook). Experience in providing information and signposting customers professionally across various communication methods. Proven track record of delivering effective business support services. Administrative experience with a solid understanding of office procedures. Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines. Experience in maintaining documents records and data. Desirable Experience: Experience in process improvements. Essential Skills: Ability to resolve customer issues and keep them informed. Competence in processing basic service requests. Strong customer care skills and initiative in handling inquiries. Effective communication skills for providing information and addressing customer needs. Numeracy skills for calculations and data accuracy. Literacy skills for handling correspondence and documents. Decision-making skills based on criteria evaluation. Teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues. Time management skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
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