Project Support Officer

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Copilot said: Project Support Officer (SEND Transformation Programme) 4 Month Contract Location: 25 Windsor Road Slough Berkshire SL1 2EJ Rate: 268.17 per day (Umbrella) Contract: 4 Month Contract Hours: Full Time (37 Hours Per Week) Working Pattern: Hybrid Working 2 Days Office Based / 3 Days Remote Pay: Bi-weekly About the Role Slough Borough Council is seeking an experienced Project Support Officer to support the delivery of a high-profile SEND Transformation Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in coordinating monitoring and supporting a range of improvement initiatives designed to deliver sustainable and meaningful improvements for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families. The successful candidate will bring strong project and programme support experience excellent organisational skills and the ability to work across multiple workstreams while maintaining robust governance documentation and reporting processes. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive project and programme support across the SEND Transformation Programme. Maintain and update project documentation plans trackers and action logs. Monitor and track: Actions Milestones Deliverables Risks Issues Dependencies Coordinate project meetings workshops stakeholder events and programme activities. Prepare project updates briefing papers presentations and progress reports. Produce accurate meeting minutes and ensure actions are monitored and followed through. Maintain governance records and support the preparation of programme board papers and meeting documentation. Support effective communication and coordination across multiple teams and stakeholders. Establish and maintain effective project systems processes trackers and controls. Escalate issues and risks appropriately while supporting resolution activities. Work independently to manage competing priorities and meet programme deadlines. Essential Requirements Project & Programme Support Experience Significant experience supporting complex projects programmes or transformation initiatives. Experience maintaining project documentation trackers and reporting frameworks. Experience monitoring project actions risks issues and deliverables. Experience organising meetings workshops and stakeholder engagement activities. Strong minute-taking and action-tracking experience. Experience supporting governance and reporting processes. Skills & Knowledge Excellent organisational and administrative skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-management skills. Ability to work independently and use initiative. Experience working within a project office programme office or transformation environment. IT Skills Advanced Microsoft Office skills including: Excel Word Teams PowerPoint Experience managing project trackers reports and data. Desirable Experience Experience working within: SEND Services Childrens Services Education Local Government Health Services Public Sector Transformation Programmes Understanding of SEND legislation services or improvement programmes. Experience supporting Programme Boards or Transformation Teams. Whats on Offer 268.17 per day (Umbrella) 4 Month Contract Hybrid Working 3 Days Remote / 2 Days Office Based Location: Slough Berkshire Bi-weekly Pay Opportunity to support a high-profile SEND Transformation Programme. Meaningful work contributing to improved outcomes for children young people and families. Collaborative programme environment with a focus on transformation and service improvement. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Project Support Officer Programme Support Officer PMO Analyst Project Coordinator Transformation Support Officer Business Support Officer Programme Administrator or SEND Project Officer.