Project Officer - ISP Support

Leonardo; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo is seeking a Project Officer to join their support team in Basildon. This entry-level role will manage various projects and is ideal for someone looking to start a career in Project Management. The successful candidate will organize resources, engage with customers, and ensure project goals are met while receiving training to enhance their skills.

Benefits

Flexible working options including hybrid arrangements

Company-funded benefits such as private healthcare

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employer-contributed pension scheme (up to 10%)

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym memberships

Access to online courses via Coursera

Referral incentives and performance-based bonuses

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Project Management techniques aligned with APM Competency Framework.
• Experience in developing relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Proactive and dynamic with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing various support projects with internal functions to ensure timely completion.
• Applying budgeting techniques for forecasting orders and sales.
• Preparing project summary reports for monthly reviews.

Skills

Project Management techniques

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Tools

SAP

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Officer to join the Support team within ISP. The successful candidate will manage various support projects reporting to the Support Project Manager.

The primary role is to manage all aspects of the projects as the main point of contact, working with all functions to deliver the project scope in line with customer expectations and LCM processes to achieve the project schedule, cost, and quality requirements. The role is based at Basildon with a majority of onsite working; some travel will also be required for customer meetings.

This role offers a great opportunity to enter the Project Management function at an entry level, with all required training provided on the job.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Managing and maintaining the integrity of various support project(s), working with internal functions including Engineering, Quality Assurance, Planning, Finance, Operations, Procurement, and Commercial to ensure timely completion of repairs and deliverables.
2. Applying budgeting techniques for forecasting orders, sales, cash, and project milestones to ensure accuracy against the project plan.
3. Preparing and presenting project summary reports within monthly reviews.
4. Monitoring project load with Project Controls based on schedule resource requirements.
5. Prioritizing project repairs to meet customer needs, managing risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
6. Preparing quotations and communicating with relevant stakeholders to support project requirements.

Qualifications and skills:

• Knowledge of Project Management techniques and when/how to use them, aligned with the APM Competency Framework.
• Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Proactive, dynamic, with stakeholder management, organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Experience with SAP is advantageous but not essential; training will be provided.
• Experience in planning, engineering, procurement, or finance functions is beneficial but not required.

Security Clearance

Details to be provided during the hiring process.

Life at Leonardo

Leonardo offers a funded benefits package, commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours, making it an attractive place to build a career.

• Flexible working options including hybrid arrangements.
• Company-funded benefits such as private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue additional flexi days.
• Employer-contributed pension scheme (up to 10%).
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental health, financial wellbeing, and diversity & inclusion initiatives.
• Discounted gym memberships, Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera.
• Referral incentives and performance-based bonuses.