Project Officer

The Clay Partnership Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Project Officer in Barnsley. The ideal candidate will support project managers with technical tasks such as testing processes and data review. Key responsibilities include documentation, customer liaison, and attending project meetings. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Project and Office applications. This role offers opportunities for long-term development within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Project software is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms.
• Attention to detail is vital in handling project data.

Responsibilities

• Support routing plans with the Service Design Team.
• Write and review testing documentation.
• Examine customer data for software entry.

Skills

Microsoft Project software Experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Self-motivation and ability to work under own initiative

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Monday project management platform

Job description

Our Client

A Yorkshire based, multinational business, our Client develops and supplies software and hardware solutions to local authorities and waste management operators in the UK. They provide innovative software for frontline municipal services with 1 in 5 UK councils using their systems.

They are the market leader and continually innovating in both technology and services, so public services are not only better today but ready to embrace tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities.

The Role

We are looking for a project officer to join our Client’s busy project and development team. The Successful Candidate will support our Client’s project managers in some of the technical aspects. This includes testing processes, reviewing data provided by customers and configuring systems.

The successful candidate will also work closely with their Service Design Team, keeping a close eye on the project plan and being a key part of the Projects, Development and Service Design teams.

The successful candidate will be able to work independently and have excellent communication skills. They will need a logical, careful and consistent approach, with an eye for detail. Full training will be provided and will include shadowing other members of the team. The ability to learn form and work with multiple teams across the business in this role means there is a genuine opportunity for long term development and progression.

Main duties

• Working with the Service Design Team so support routing plans
• Write or review testing documentation
• Examination and checking of customer data before entry into the software
• Carry out testing and document results
• Liaise with project staff and developers on issues found
• Configuring systems for customers
• Reviewing and checking customer data
• Attending project meetings
• Writing up minutes of meetings
• Preparing agendas and relevant documentation
• Writing Project Initiation Documents
• Updating RAID and project plans
• Liaising with customers to provide updates on project progress

The ideal candidate will require

• Microsoft Project software Experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Self-motivation and the ability to work under own initiative and pressure
• Previous testing or project office experience will be an advantage
• This role may be suitable for flexible working hours.

Nice to have skills and experience

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