Business & Project Support Officer

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation in Colchester is seeking a Business & Project Support Officer for a 6-month contract. This role involves providing project management support, preparing business cases, and aligning projects with corporate strategies. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, 2 years of experience, and strong communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position is office-based and offers a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in business case development.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to develop relationships with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver projects aligned with strategy.
• Prepare documentation and monitor project progress.
• Facilitate working groups and provide training.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Planning

Communication

IT Literacy (Microsoft Office)

Education

Qualification in business management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Management Information Systems

Job description

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Business & Project Support Officer, Colchester

Client: Venesky Brown

Location: Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Belfast, is currently looking to recruit a Business & Project Support Officer for an initial 6-month contract with potential to extend on a rate of £19.59 per hour PAYE. This role will be based fully on site.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice and project management support for Asset & Services projects from business case development through to post-project evaluation.
• Coordinate the planning, prioritisation, and delivery of projects in line with corporate and financial strategies.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment, engagement, and clear communication across all stages of project delivery.
• Prepare and manage documentation including Project Initiation Documents, Terms of Reference, and business cases using approved methodologies.
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, issues, budgets, and governance through systems such as SharePoint and Asset Management tools.
• Manage the full lifecycle of business cases, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Lead and facilitate working groups, ensuring collaborative development of business cases and robust decision-making.
• Deliver training and guidance on business case development and project evaluation to build internal capacity.
• Support procurement processes by drafting specifications, evaluating tenders, and ensuring commercial alignment with project needs.
• Deputise for the Service Support Centre Business Manager as needed and contribute to broader service improvement initiatives.
• Possess a qualification in a relevant discipline e.g. business management, improvement, business studies, finance.
• Have a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in the development of business cases through their lifecycle, within or supporting a large organisation.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure to achieve desired outcomes.
• The ability to develop and maintain productive, collaborative working relationships that enable the ability to advise and influence senior management.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written); and the ability to provide timely and accurate information.
• IT literate specifically in the use of the Microsoft Office suite (including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel and MS Outlook) and Management Information Systems.
• Applicants must have a valid driving licence and a car available for official business use, or access to a form of personal transport that will enable you to meet the requirements of the post in full.

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