Project Support Officer - Local Authority - #2164298

Project Support Officer

• Hourly Rate: £15.56 PAYE
• Location: Howden House, Sheffield (Hybrid Working)
• Job Type: Full-time, Interim Contract
• Working Pattern: Approximately 3 days office-based, 2 days remote

Join our client as a Project Support Officer and play a crucial role in the smooth delivery of a large Programme. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-profile programme that aims to deliver significant organisational change across the organisation.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Coordinate and arrange job evaluation meetings and assessments.
• Liaise with managers and stakeholders to schedule appointments and secure attendance.
• Maintain accurate records and clear audit trails.
• Prepare and distribute meeting documentation and communications.
• Welcome and direct attendees during job evaluation interviews and assessment activities.
• Support the facilitation of assessments and programme events.
• Update and maintain information within internal systems and databases.
• Monitor actions and ensure administrative tasks are completed within agreed timescales.
• Provide general project and programme support across multiple workstreams as required.
• Support the team with ad hoc administrative and operational tasks during periods of peak demand.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an administration, project support, programme support, or coordination role.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good numeracy and accuracy when handling information and records.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Experience of using databases, internal systems, or case management systems.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and audit trails.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a team environment.
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits:

• Gain valuable experience working within a large-scale project environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to significant organisational change.
• Work in a dynamic, supportive team environment.

How to Apply:

To apply for the Project Support Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.