Description
We are seeking a Project Support Officer to join our Regions Data Science, Epidemiology Data Science Unit. The successful candidate will support the delivery of project objectives, working closely with the Senior Project Manager and Project Leads.
The role involves coordinating project management processes, managing business management actions and activities, and ensuring the smooth running of the project.
Key responsibilities include:
- Planning and scheduling: implementing and maintaining systems for effective planning and scheduling
- Monitoring and reporting: establishing and maintaining project controls, preparing project performance reports
- Administration: ensuring organisational tasks are carried out efficiently, managing compliance with Departmental Security, Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, Business Continuity and Business Planning
- Resources: leading a team to identify, develop and deploy resources, managing workforce planning
- Stakeholder management: managing professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Financial control: monitoring project spend, contributing to budget compilation and business case development
- Risks and issues: managing potential risk areas, working with risk managers and escalating as necessary
The ideal candidate will have:
- Working knowledge in a project or programme environment covering planning, scheduling, resource management, risk and issue management, change control, governance, project methodologies and assurance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relationships with stakeholders
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks
- Experience of using digital tools and data analytics to support effective decision making in projects
- Strong capability in using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
We offer a competitive salary of £33,422 - £45,353 per year, plus a range of benefits including a Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%, learning and development opportunities, flexible working options, and a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQ’s in Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London (Canary Wharf).