Programme Support Officer

Leicestershire County Council; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council seeks an organized administrator to support the Integration Team at County Hall. You will assist the Integration Service Manager, service boards and meetings, and coordinate reporting and assurance activities.

Responsibilities include collating and analysing project information to identify risks, and supporting corrective actions where needed, with a focus on governance and value delivery.

Qualifications

• NVQ4 level in Project Management/Business Admin or equivalent experience.
• Experience providing admin support to transformation/change programmes.
• Experience developing/admin systems for programme management including QA and risk.
• Experience monitoring financial records and generating reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support to the Integration Team.
• Support the Service Manager by servicing boards and meetings and coordinating reporting.
• Coordinate programme and project reporting and assurance activities including statutory returns.
• Collate and analyse project information to identify risks and suggest improvements.

Skills

Programme management

Risk management

Benefits realisation

Change management

Financial reporting

Public sector governance

Education

NVQ4 level in Project Management/Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Visio

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

Organisation:

Leicestershire County Council

Work Location:

County Hall LE3 8RA

Salary:

£33,129 - £35,493 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Working Hours:

37 per week

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (12 Months) or Secondment for 12 Months

Closing Date:

23 rd September 2026

Interview Date(s):

TBC

About The Role

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, including statutory returns, and collating and analysing project information to identify risks, recommend improvements, and support corrective actions where required.

About You

• 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 Experience of 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.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer .

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For More Information Or An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Lucy Hulls Project Manager

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

About Us

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we’re committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

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