Project Support Officer

Crown Prosecution Service; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national public service organization is seeking a Project Support Officer to assist in delivering projects effectively. The role includes providing administrative support, maintaining project documentation, and facilitating communication among teams. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and experience in project coordination. This position offers a hybrid working environment in the UK, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days’ leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years

£350 on personal development

Civil Service contributory pension up to 28.9%

Flexible working options

Cycle2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative and coordination support to teams.
• Familiarity with project documentation and tracking.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate meetings and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to project teams and managers.
• Maintain project documentation and records.
• Facilitate project meetings and prepare agendas.

Skills

Administrative support

Coordination

Communication

Project documentation

Job description

Overview

The Project Support Officer (PSO) plays a vital role in supporting the successful delivery of projects across the organisation. Working as part of a dynamic team, you will provide essential administrative and coordination support to project managers and stakeholders in a national environment. You will be involved in a variety of tasks, from maintaining project documentation and tracking progress to supporting meetings and ensuring effective communication across teams. The role offers the chance to contribute to meaningful change and make a real difference to the organisation's objectives.

Location & Posting

These posts are available at all CPS office locations. You will be asked to confirm your preferred location. Offers are made in merit order in line with your location preference order. It is not guaranteed that we will be able to accommodate your preference.

Temporary Post Details

Temporary posts are only for current Crown Prosecution Service employees. You remain based at your permanent office location throughout the post and are expected to travel to the temporary office at least 40% of your contracted hours over a four‑week period. Travel and subsistence may be applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support to project teams and managers.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, records, and trackers.
• Support the organisation and facilitation of project meetings, including preparing agendas and minutes.
• Monitor project progress and highlight risks or issues to the project manager.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, presentations, and other project communications.

Behaviours & Assessment

We assess you against the following behaviours during the selection process:

• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together

The panel has the right to assess the lead behaviour ‘Delivering at Pace’ first. If the standard on this behaviour isn’t met, the other behaviours won’t be considered and your application won’t progress.

Salary & Pay Structure

The Crown Prosecution Service has fixed rates for its Executive Officer grade – a developing rate (the starting salary) and a spot rate (the maximum salary). Applicants typically join on the developing rate and, after completing a 15‑month development period, may move to the spot rate if the line manager confirms satisfactory performance. Lateral transfers from other government departments must be discussed regarding salary impact.

Benefits

• 25 days’ leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years
• £350 each year to spend on personal development
• Civil Service contributory pension up to 28.9%
• Competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave
• Flexible working including flexitime and a family‑friendly approach
• Cycle2Work scheme, employee savings
• Additional privilege day to mark the King’s birthday
• Lawyer training programme for all new prosecutors

Work Environment & Conditions

We offer a hybrid working policy. You must spend at least 40% of your contracted hours over a four‑week period at court, in an office or another official workplace depending on business need and the kind of work you’re doing.

Application Process

You are not required to upload your CV; a CV section requires employment and/or academic history for the past three years. If you cannot cover three years, a character reference is needed. You must provide a personal statement of no more than 500 words and a separate statement of no more than 250 words for each behaviour.

• Interview – you will be assessed against the four lead behaviours.
• Behaviour statements and strengths are tested at interview stage.
• Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity. We run a Disability Confident Scheme for candidates with disabilities. We also offer a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants at risk of redundancy. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities.

Citizenship & Nationality Requirements

• UK nationals
• Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• Nationals of Commonwealth countries with right to work in the UK
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain eligible to apply for EUSS before 31 Dec 2020
• Turkish nationals and certain family members with right to work in the Civil Service

Security & Checks

Successful candidates will undergo a baseline personnel security standard and a criminal record check. Those working with government assets must complete a baseline security check.

Additional Information

There are nine positions available (3 permanent, 4 twelve‑month temporary, 1 eighteen‑month temporary, 1 twenty‑four‑month temporary). The CPS cannot offer visa sponsorship. If you require visa sponsorship, you will not meet the eligibility criteria for this role.