Project Officer

Matchtech; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Project Officer to support the Programme/Project Manager in delivering key projects in Yeovil. Responsibilities include coordinating tasks, managing risks, and producing necessary documentation to ensure objectives are met on time and within budget. Candidates should have experience as a Project Officer or Coordinator and possess strong organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Officer or Project Coordinator.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of risk management and governance is required.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of programme and project objectives.
• Coordinate activities and dependencies across the project.
• Identify and manage risks, escalating where needed.

Skills

Project Officer experience

Strong organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of risk management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Project Officer to support the Programme / Project Manager in delivering key projects. The role involves coordinating tasks, managing risks, producing documentation, and ensuring objectives are met to agreed timescales, quality, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of programme and project objectives.
• Coordinate activities and dependencies across the project.
• Identify and manage risks, escalating where needed.
• Produce reports, documentation, and deliverables on time.
• Provide governance and administrative support to the PMO.
• Engage with stakeholders, customers, and vendors.

Skills & Experience

• Experience as a Project Officer / Project Coordinator.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of risk management and governance.
• Commercial awareness of budgets and contracts.
• Able to work onsite in Yeovil.