31559 - Project Support Officer - Waste Regulatory Reforms programme

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector agency in the UK is seeking 4 Project Support Officers to support their Waste Regulatory Reforms Programme. The roles involve enabling smooth project operations, managing scheduling and reporting, and fostering effective stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidates will exhibit strong organisational and communication skills and a commitment to diversity. Training and development opportunities will be provided, and the positions are fixed-term contracts until March 2026.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with diverse backgrounds and encourage consideration of diversity issues.
• Experience working on projects and programmes.
• Capability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to implement processes.
• Experience in developing effective working relationships.
• Good communication skills for different audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications.

Responsibilities

• Enable smooth project operations through management processes.
• Implement and maintain project controls like scheduling and risk management.
• Contribute to developing business cases and produce project reports.
• Manage Project Team and Project Board meeting administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office 365)

Communication skills

Job description

Are you super organised and able to spin many plates without dropping any? Do you enjoy working with others and being the central coordinating point of a team? Then you could be the perfect candidate!

We need 4 Project support officers to help deliver our Waste Regulatory Reforms Programme.

The positions are assignments/fixed term contracts until the end of March 2026.

Defra’s Resources and Waste Strategy identified a number of reforms to waste regulation to help us drive towards a circular economy. Implementing this portfolio of legislative reforms is a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity to make a seismic shift in the way waste and. resources is managed in this country.

The role of the Project Support Officer covers a diverse range of activities to support the delivery of project priorities. You will enable the smooth running of projects by helping them through the operation of project management processes, and the coordination of business management actions and activities.

General responsibilities range from implementing and maintaining project controls such as on scheduling and risk management to ensure effective delivery. You will also contribute to the development of business cases, produce project status reports and build and maintain excellent professional relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will manage the administration of Project Team and Project Board meetings in line with project governance.

You will put teamwork at the heart of what you do and be part of a positive, inclusive and supportive environment where your team, and customers, feel valued.

The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don't just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment.

The team

You’ll join our Programme Management Office (PMO) which sits within Waste & Resources Regulation in the Environment and Business directorate. The PMO is an evolving, nationally dispersed team that supports the projects to deliver regulatory reform.
In E&B we promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources.

Experience/skills required

In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your:

• ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work
• experience working on projects and programmes
• capability to work well under pressure, with multiple tasks, in a fast-changing environment, with a keen attention to detail
• organisational skills and ability to develop and implement effective processes
• interpersonal skills and experience in developing effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• communication skills, with experience using different channels and formats for different audiences
• IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office 365 applications
• focus on personal development

You’ll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.