Project Support Office – Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire service authority in the UK is looking for a Project Support Officer to provide essential administrative, coordination, and reporting support for project work. The role is fixed term until March 2028 and involves working closely with various stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery. Key responsibilities include maintaining documentation, tracking progress, and facilitating effective communication across project teams. Benefits include a generous holiday allowance, access to a free gym, and a contributory pension plan.

Benefits

23 days’ holiday, rising to 28 after 5 years

Access to free on-site gym

On-site canteen

Contributory pension

Occupational Health services

Qualifications

• Proven experience in administrative and coordination support.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate effective teamwork.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and track progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support for project work.
• Maintain accurate documentation and track progress on projects.
• Support governance processes and facilitate communication across teams.

Job description

Project Support Office – Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service

This is the creation of a new post required to support the ND2 Programme. The post holder provides essential administrative, coordination, and reporting support to ensure the successful delivery of project work on New Dimensions 2, working for Merseyside Fire & Rescue Authority (as Lead Authority), on behalf of Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). The post holder will work closely with the New Dimensions 2 Programme Lead, Subject Matter Experts, Procurement, Finance, MHCLG Project Delivery Manager, and the Governance and Reporting Manager, and is responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, tracking progress, supporting governance processes, and facilitating effective communication across project teams. The Project Support Officer plays a key role in ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with organisational standards.

This role is fixed term until March 2028.

What can we offer you?

• 23 days’ holiday, (rising to 28 days after 5 years’ service) plus Bank holidays and 2 additional Extra Statutory days added to the holiday entitlement
• Access to free on-site gym
• On-site canteen
• Contributory pension by both the employee and by MFRS
• Excellent Occupational Health services and Employee Assistance Programme