Project Support Officer

West Sussex County Council; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable local government authority seeks a Project Support Officer to assist the Refugee, Resettlement & Migration Service. This role involves providing key project support, managing documentation, and liaising with various stakeholders to enhance project delivery. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, a solid background in project management, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Employee discounts on various offers

Qualifications

• Experience in project management processes and procedures.
• Ability to work within a team and implement projects independently.
• Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective support to the Refugee, Resettlement and Migration Service.
• Oversee the maintenance and change control of project documents.
• Conduct regular budget monitoring for projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated Project Support Officer to become a vital part of the Refugee, Resettlement & Migration Service (RRMS).

In this position, you will deliver effective and efficient day-to-day support to the Refugee, Resettlement & Migration Service, which includes collating and analysing statistics for the continuous monitoring of project performance and progress, as well as planning available resources.

If you have excellent attention to detail, strong communication abilities and a methodical approach to working through problems, we would like to hear from you!

Salary: £31,586 to £34,314 per annum plus entitlement to Crawley Weighting Allowance, £561 per annum.

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week)

Location: Your base location will Crawley with required countywide travel.

Interview Date: Monday 30 June 2025

This role requires the successful candidate to travel throughout the county for visits including to schools, working flexibly to meet the needs of the service and will feel comfortable utilising a translation service where required.

Regular attendance at your base location will also be necessary, and there will be some opportunities for remote work. Final arrangements will be confirmed with the successful candidate.

You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes are available.

About The Job

In this role, you will provide support across the Refugee, Resettlement and Migration service in all project governance, documentation and delivery.

Any given day can often feel quite different from the next! There will be some key responsibilities likely to feature in this role, including:

• Overseeing the maintenance and change control of project documents, as well as planning, managing, and implementing several small projects in alignment with corporate project frameworks.
• Maintaining up-to-date records, providing detailed progress reports, and ensuring that all project information is collected, maintained, and archived in accordance with established project management standards.
• Fostering strong relationships with all colleagues within RRMS by collaborating on and supporting tasks such as sourcing property and accommodation for families, facilitating wrap-around service interventions, and implementing programs for families, including community activities and wellness initiatives.
• Managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while maintaining flexibility to adjust priorities as new work arises.
• Develop and implement procedures to ensure that requests for project information from the business are addressed and fulfilled in a timely manner.
• Conduct regular budget monitoring for projects utilizing financial services systems. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of commitments and expenditures against substantial budgets to ensure clients remain on target and within budgetary constraints, thereby enabling project managers to make informed decisions.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the community, then this role is perfect for you!

Required Qualifications and Skills

• A Higher National Certificate (HNC) or A Higher National Diploma (HNC) in appropriate area or equivalent practical experience/range of knowledge.
• Experience in project management processes, procedures, and policies related to working within a high-demand project management and programme delivery environment.
• Sound and accurate IT knowledge, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, to effectively analyse information and data and to create electronic presentations.
• Demonstrated experience as a valuable member of a project team, preferably in a project support role or similar, with the ability to confidently implement projects independently.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to confidently build relationships with stakeholders at all levels and provide guidance to colleagues on processes and documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the capacity to proactively identify challenges, resolve issues independently, plan effective solutions, and make informed, practical decisions.
• Exceptional literacy and numeracy skills are essential for effectively conducting financial analysis and reporting.

For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.

Rewards and Benefits

As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.

You will benefit from 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 5 years' service plus the opportunity to buy additional leave and an excellent local government pension scheme.

A range of discounts give our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.

For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.

Further Information

The reference number for this role is CPP01109.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to right to work within the UK, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and a health check.

Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.

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