Project Officer

TieTalent; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Officer to support project managers in technical aspects such as testing processes and customer data management. The role offers hybrid working, comprehensive training, and various employee benefits. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Retail discounts

Healthcare plan

Death in service benefit

Cycle to work scheme

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Previous testing or project office experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Write or review testing documentation.
• Examine and check customer data before entry into the software.
• Liaise with project staff and developers regarding issues found.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivated

Tools

Microsoft Office

Monday

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a project officer to join our busy project and development team. The successful candidate will support our project managers in various technical aspects, including testing processes, reviewing customer data, and configuring systems. The ideal candidate will work independently, possess excellent communication skills, and have a logical, careful, and detail-oriented approach. Full training will be provided, including shadowing team members.

What's in it for me?

• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Retail discounts
• Healthcare plan
• Death in service benefit
• Cycle to work scheme
• EV salary sacrifice scheme

Our Client

A Yorkshire-based business that develops and supplies software and hardware solutions to local authorities and waste management operators in the UK. They provide innovative software for municipal services such as waste, recycling, environment, street scene, and highways. They are a market leader, with 1 in 5 UK council waste departments using their systems, continually innovating in technology and services to meet future challenges.

Main Duties

1. Write or review testing documentation
2. Examine and check customer data before entry into the software
3. Carry out testing and document results
4. Liaise with project staff and developers regarding issues found
5. Configure systems for customers
6. Review and verify customer data
7. Attend project meetings
8. Write minutes of meetings
9. Prepare agendas and relevant documentation
10. Write Project Initiation Documents
11. Update RAID and project plans
12. Liaise with customers to provide project updates

The Ideal Candidate

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and under pressure
• Previous testing or project office experience is advantageous

Nice to Have Skills and Experience

• Experience working with local authorities
• Experience with municipal waste companies
• Experience delivering SaaS projects
• Experience using Monday project management platform

Location

Barnsley, England

Languages

• English