Project Support Assistant

CHM; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Bank Holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi time attendance

Job summary

The Sheffield Fire & Rescue Service seeks a Project Support Assistant for its Governance, Projects and Collaboration Team at Central Headquarters on Eyre Street, Sheffield. The role is hybrid (office 2-3 days per week) with full-time hours and a fixed-term contract through to end March 2027.

You will support Project Managers with documentation, monitor progress, produce regular updates, and advise on project management processes.

Qualifications

• Experience of administration work and providing a support service.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with the preparation of project documentation.
• Monitor the progress of projects and initiatives, including collating progress reports and preparing regular programme updates for senior management.
• Liaise with Project Managers to identify issues and prompt preparation of exception reports.
• Provide advice and guidance to Project Managers on the organisation's project management methodology.

Skills

Administration

Job description

An opportunity has arisen within this Fire & Rescue Service's Governance, Projects and Collaboration Team for a Project Support Assistant based at their Central Headquarters on Eyre Street, Sheffield. The team are currently working to an Agile Working rota, with some days in the office and some working from home.

Project Support Assistant

Location: Eyre Street, Sheffield S1 - Hybrid working

Hours: Full Time - 37 Hours per week (Flexi Time)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract - estimated until end of March 2027

Salary: £25,949 - £25,989 per annum (Grade 3) *To increase subject to national pay award negotiations for 2026.

To be considered for this role you will have previous experience of all aspects of administration work and the provision of a support service, with proven experience of working in an accurate efficient manner to tight deadlines.

You must possess the interpersonal skills to work with staff across the Service, as well have the ability to plan, prioritise and organise to deadlines. You will need to be confident to work with others in the team to support good project management.

• Assist Project Managers with the preparation of their project documentation.
• Monitor the progress of projects and initiatives, including the collation of progress reports from Project Managers and the preparation of regular programme updates to senior management and Fire and Rescue Authority Members.
• Liaise with Project Managers to identify any issues and problems associated with projects and prompt the preparation of exception reports and other relevant updates.
• Provide advice and guidance to Project Managers on all aspects of the organisation's project management methodology.

Closing date for applications is 9:00 hours on Monday 7 September

Interviews will be held week commencing 21 September.

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis.

The employer offers 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years' service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days.

They also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

All eligible corporate staff are auto-enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. 1/49th of your pensionable salary is added to your pot per year plus cost of living adjustments.

Other benefits include (but not limited to) - enhanced sick pay, access to free on-site gyms, a cycle 2 work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union.

The employer is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. They warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, they will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. They believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and they are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake 'regulated activity' which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.

The employer's recruitment and selection procedures reflect their commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

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