Hybrid Programme & Project Support Specialist

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a proactive Programme and Project Officer to support delivery of key projects for residents and services in a hybrid working environment at Municipal Buildings, Knowsley. This temporary full-time role offers 36 hours per week with potential for part-time arrangements.

The post focuses on supporting the lifecycle of programmes and projects, applying governance, risk management and information sharing using SharePoint and other platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support and co-ordinate the implementation of a Programme and Project across its lifecycle by applying the Programme and Project management methodology and supporting the priorities of the Council.
• Adopt and support defined information management and reporting protocols for Projects /Programmes and implement appropriate quality assurance processes and systems.
• Be responsible for creating and maintaining efficient document libraries, acting as co-ordinator for Project documentation using SharePoint, to guarantee the free flow of information and ensuring version control.
• Co-ordinate and support meetings, events, workshops and consultations as and when required.
• Arrange Project Governance meetings, draft agendas and assist with quality assurance of reports before circulation. Record accurate notes and actions, ensuring actions are assigned and distributed to responsible owners.
• Assist Programme Development/Project Officers to develop processes to manage and monitor risk and issue registers, milestones, and key performance indicators.
• Support collaborative working with all stakeholders and services, building positive relationships across the organisation and externally where appropriate.
• Monitor and co-ordinate the production of a Lessons Learnt Log and monitor financial performance including cost plans.

Job description

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a proactive Programme and Project Officer to support delivery of key projects for residents and services in a hybrid working environment at Municipal Buildings, Knowsley. This temporary full-time role offers 36 hours per week with potential for part-time arrangements.

The post focuses on supporting the lifecycle of programmes and projects, applying governance, risk management and information sharing using SharePoint and other platforms.