Project Support Officer

West of England Mayor; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is looking for a Project Support Officer to enhance the Capital Delivery team. This role involves managing programme priorities, ensuring effective governance, and supporting operational tasks. With a fixed-term contract until March 2027, the position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible working options and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

1 day of paid leave for volunteering

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible, family-friendly working options

Reduced bus fare travel

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Focus on delivery and results.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the programme.
• Own configuration management and maintain records.
• Ensure approvals are obtained and work with stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Focus on delivery

Job description

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint a Project Support Officer to join the Capital Delivery team. Your key responsibilities in this role would be to ensure a focus on delivering the priorities of the Metro Mayor by:

• Supporting the day-to-day running of the programme
• Owning configuration management and ensuring good records are kept
• Ensuring approvals are obtained
• Working with the PMO and other stakeholders on programme governance

Are you someone who has excellent organisational skills, is a really good communicator, and ultimately always focuses on delivery?

If this is your next role, please apply so you can tell us why you'd be a great fit. Please see the job description for more information.

This is a fixed-term role for 2 years, ending in March 2027.

The closing date for applications is 4th June.

About the Company

Our Offer

Alongside the opportunity to lead change, drive strategic initiatives, and make a real difference in the West of England, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of continuous or reckonable service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme.
• 1 day of paid leave each year to volunteer
• Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 15.3%
• Flexible, family-friendly, and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We follow a hybrid working model with typically 2 or 3 days in the office each week.
• Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England

The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We are based in a new, bright, and airy office, with all the latest technology, close to Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.

The salary for this role is £33,366 - £36,124. This is the full-time equivalent salary and will be pro-rata for part-time roles. We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.

We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success by providing a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.

Good Employment Charter

As a founding member of the West of England Good Employment Charter and an accredited Living Wage Employer, we are committed to creating a diverse environment where all our employees can thrive. We ensure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition, or require additional support (e.g., submitting your application in a different format), please contact our Resourcing Team at [e-mail]. We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.

Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications, so please don’t wait to apply. If you have started your application, we’ll notify you of any changes to the closing date by email.

From a recruitment agency? We’re not engaging with agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered unsolicited and the property of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with no obligation to pay agency fees.