The role of the Project Support Officer covers a diverse range of activities to support the delivery of the project’s objectives. The Project Support Officer enables the smooth running of the project by supporting the project manager through the operation of project management processes, and the co-ordination of business management actions and activities on their behalf.

Responsibilities:

Implement and maintain appropriate systems to enable effective planning and scheduling.

Establish and maintain project controls, keeping the project manager aware of the project status. Prepare project performance reports, presenting statistics and researching new Information.

Ensure organisational tasks are carried out efficiently. Manage and monitor compliance of the project with Departmental Security, Health & Safety, Equality &Diversity, Business Continuity and Business Planning.

Lead a team responsible for identifying, developing and deploying resources. Manage workforce planning, providing information for effective decision making to the Project Manager.

Procurement of supplies and services related to project support within Delegated Financial Authority limits.

Manage professional relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, and act as lead point of contact for some external parties. Draft and sign-off correspondence.

Monitor project spend and contribute to the compilation of budgets and the development of the business case. Ensures an accurate asset register is maintained.

Manage potential risk areas, working with risk managers and escalating as appropriate

Essential criteria:

• Experience of working in a PMO or Project Team.
• Must be competent in using Microsoft Office Tools