Project Support Officer

Brackenberry Limited; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority partner seeks a Project Support Officer to provide high-quality administrative and project support for public health initiatives. The role involves managing diverse workloads, supporting senior managers, and ensuring timely action on correspondence. Candidates should have previous administrative experience along with NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration and strong communication skills. This is a 3-month contract with a potential extension.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or project support role within an office environment.
• Experience supporting senior managers in a high-level administrative capacity.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and project support.
• Draft, format, and produce high-quality reports and correspondence.
• Arrange and coordinate meetings with all necessary materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent

GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C or above)

ECDL or equivalent IT competency

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Wirral to assist with the appointment of a Project Support Officer, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. The Project Support Officer will provide high-quality professional project, financial, and administrative support to the Champs Public Health Collaborative, specifically supporting the Cheshire and Merseyside All Together Smokefree programme. The role sits within the Champs Support Team, hosted by Wirral Council, and the post holder will manage a diverse workload, support programme delivery, and ensure accurate, timely administrative and project support.

• Provide comprehensive administrative and project support across multiple public health programmes.
• Draft, format, and produce reports, correspondence, and presentation materials to a high standard.
• Arrange and coordinate meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes, venues, catering, and follow-up actions.
• Maintain effective diary management, including travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, redirecting as appropriate.
• Handle telephone enquiries from senior managers, partners, and members of the public.
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade C or above).
• ECDL or equivalent IT competency.

Essentials

• Previous experience in an administrative or project support role within an office environment.
• Experience supporting senior managers and working at a high-level administrative capacity.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Understanding of confidentiality, data protection, and information governance requirements.