Programme & Projects Support Coordinator

Golearnleicestershire; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council in Leicester is seeking an experienced Programme Administration Officer to provide essential support to the Integration Team. You will manage boards and meetings, coordinate programme reporting and assurance activities, and collate project information to identify risks and drive improvements.

The role requires NVQ4 level in Project Management or equivalent experience, strong MS Office skills (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project), and a good grasp of

Qualifications

• Educated to NVQ4 level in Project Management/Business Admin or appropriate experience to this level.
• Experience of providing technical/administrative support to a transformation/change programme and developing, establishing and maintaining electronic knowledge and information tracking systems whilst using Microsoft Office software including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, and MS Project
• Experience of developing and implementing administrative systems and procedures for programme/project management including quality assurance, risk management and benefits realisation function.
• Monitoring and maintaining financial records and providing reports and management information.
• An awareness and understanding programme and project management techniques, including change management theory and good practice.
• Understanding of public sector environment and governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide key administrative and coordination support to ensure the effective operation of the Integration Team.
• Support the Integration Service Manager by managing and servicing boards and meetings, coordinating programme and project reporting and assurance activities.
• Collate and analyse project information to identify risks, recommend improvements, and support corrective actions where required.

Skills

Project management

Administrative support

Change management awareness

Public sector governance understanding

Education

NVQ4 level in Project Management/Business Admin

Tools

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Visio

MS Project

Job description

Leicestershire County Council in Leicester is seeking an experienced Programme Administration Officer to provide essential support to the Integration Team. You will manage boards and meetings, coordinate programme reporting and assurance activities, and collate project information to identify risks and drive improvements.

The role requires NVQ4 level in Project Management or equivalent experience, strong MS Office skills (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project), and a good grasp of