Project Support Officer

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Support Officer to join their team at Ninewells Hospital. This fixed-term role involves providing vital operational support to the Property Department's Estates Management Team. The successful candidate will manage a central support office, prepare reports, and assist in administrative duties. With a focus on effective communication and governance, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to essential projects within the healthcare sector. If you're passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary project management qualifications, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Recognized project management qualifications with relevant experience required.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support across Estates Management activities.
• Prepare reports and develop communication structures.
• Assist in managing critical documents and tendering processes.

Skills

Project Management

Administrative Support

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Foundation level Prince 2

APM Project Management HND

University Diploma in Engineering

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

A fixed term opportunity has arisen for the post of Project Support Officer based at Ninewells Hospital, with regular travel and work at other sites within Tayside.

Minimum requirements for the post are a recognised Foundation level Prince 2 or APM Project Management HND or University Diploma in Engineering or related Built Environment subject with relevant experience.

To provide the Property Department Estates Management Team and Head of Estates with effective operational support across the full range of Estates Management activity including:

• The establishment, management and ongoing maintenance of a competent and well-organised central support office service.
• Preparing reports for a range of forums on the work of the Estates Division.
• Developing and implementing a range of communication structures.
• Undertaking a full range of administrative/Estates support duties as required.
• Managing and recording critical documents to evidence good governance.
• Assisting Senior Estates Manager(s) to control activity through co-ordination, planning and organisation.
• Assisting in the preparation of tendering and contractual documentation.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Inductions standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Informal Enquiries To:

Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Fixed term/secondment to 31/12/2025

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