Project Support Officer

Brackenberry; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority support firm is seeking a proactive Project Support Officer for a 2.5-month contract in Islington. The role involves providing essential administrative support, coordinating projects, and engaging with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in project management and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365. Immediate availability is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (or higher) in Business Administration or related qualification.
• Experience managing documentation and records.
• Ability to plan and prioritize workloads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive project and administrative support.
• Prepare and update project documentation and records.
• Coordinate meetings and track actions.

Skills

Project management knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Data presentation skills

Microsoft Office 365 proficiency

Experience with collaborative platforms

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Islington to assist with the appointment of a Project Support Officer, on a 2.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £21.64 - £28.78 per hour

Summary

The Project Support Officer provides essential administrative and project support to the Strategic Programmes and Strategy team within the Children and Young People Directorate. Working across departments and partner organisations, you will assist in planning, monitoring, and coordinating projects that support the Councils mission to deliver equitable and high-quality services for children, families, and communities in Islington.

This role is ideal for a highly organised, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can balance multiple priorities, and is passionate about supporting positive change for young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive project and administrative support across a portfolio of programmes.
• Prepare, maintain, and update project documentation, records, and databases.
• Support programme governance by coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking actions.
• Act as a first point of contact for internal teams, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication across teams and contribute to project communications plans, including digital and social media.
  

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (or higher) in Business Administration or a related qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.

Requirements

• Clear knowledge and understanding of project management
• Proven experience managing documentation, records, and scheduling complex meetings.
• Ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders professionally and sensitively.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively in a changing environment.
• Skilled in collecting, analysing, and presenting data clearly and accurately.
• Competent in using data to inform decisions and demonstrate progress.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience using SharePoint, Teams, and other collaborative digital platforms.

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.