Project Support Officer

Brackenberry; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable employment business is seeking a Project Support Officer in Birkenhead to provide high-quality project, financial, and administrative support to public health programs. The successful candidate will manage diverse workloads, support program delivery, and ensure accurate administrative support. This is a 3-month contract with the possibility of extension, ideal for candidates with previous administrative experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Understanding of confidentiality, data protection, and information governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal 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 client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay

£13.05 - £16.64 per hour

Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualification

• 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

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

• We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.