Project Support Officer

Role: Project Support Officer

Department: BC & I

Location: Carbrook Sheffield

Salary: 28914 - 31749

Hours: 37

Contract Type: Temporary for 12 months

In this role you will work as part of the Project Management office team to plan coordinate and support the implementation of change aspects across South Yorkshire Police

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake business administrative procurement and finance administrative tasks in support of the identified work-stream as required such as arranging and participating in meetings preparing minutes updating and publishing documentation.
• Actively assist in the day-to-day delivery of planning and monitoring in all aspects of the work programme to ensure progress is in accordance with the delivery of desired outcomes.
• Work as part of the designated team assisting colleagues within and across teams and from external agencies/partners and suppliers.
• Provide specialist business and project support advice and knowledge.
• Contribute to decision making and support the PMO Manager.
• Support project activities such as workshops (including facilitation) attending meetings etc.
• Monitor key activities on the projects such as action plans risk registers etc. Highlight any changes to the PMO and Project Managers.

Skills and experience:

• Knowledge and experience of project planning and methodologies - Prince II.
• Ability to collate information and assimilate into a report.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Previous experience of Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access and Microsoft Power point.
• Knowledge and experience of business models and continuous improvement models.

Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview.

For more detailed information relating to the role skills and experience for this role please click here to view the role profile.

What we offer:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance some of which are listed below:

• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working
• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness Integrity & Trust
• Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
• Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card Company Shop Cycle to work scheme
• Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025 ()
• Membership to the Sports and Social Club
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 3 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers staff and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.

South Yorkshire Polices Key Values:

At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do Fairness Integrity & Trust the attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Smarter ways of Working:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables SYP to provide an outstanding service to the community.

There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed Field and Hybrid.

This role has been evaluated as a hybrid role.

Hybrid: Applicable when the work can be undertaken at any location whether that be a SYP building or from home.

Contact details:

For further information about the role please contact: Jessica Shaw on

Closing Date: 12th January 2026

Closing dates are not normally extended other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Recruitment Manager and the Line Manager for the role.

Candidate Information:

Please note that should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment the relevant pre-employment checks are required. These include references medical clearance vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Applications are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates.

It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve in order for us to provide the best service utilising a range of backgrounds experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from these valuable underrepresented groups.

If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer please contact our dedicated team on

In addition we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.

Internal Candidates:

This vacancy is temporary therefore you must have the support of your current Line Manager to apply. If you are a permanent member of staff this would be classed as a secondment opportunity. If you are on a fixed term contract you must contact the Recruitment Team before applying.

Please ensure that you and your current line manager complete the attached consent form. Please email the completed form to the hiring line manager with the role title and the closing date stated in the subject of your email.

Without support your application will not be considered any further.

Further Information:

This role is offered on a fixed-term basis in accordance with applicable employment legislation and South Yorkshire Police policy.

Fixed-term contracts are used where there is a genuine business need such as project-based work temporary cover or time-limited funding. The fixed term period is subject to change linked to the posts requirements and may be subject to extension or early termination in line with appropriate notice period.

All fixed-term employees will receive equal treatment and access to opportunities in line with our commitment to fair and inclusive employment practices.

Where appropriate fixed-term roles may be made permanent without the need for a further recruitment process.

Documents to Review:

For the Police Staff Recruitment Vetting Handbook - Please Click here

For Application Guidance and Tips - Please Click Here

For the FIT Values of South Yorkshire Police - Please Click Here

For Secondment Approval - Please Click Here

View our recruitment video:

Experience:

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