Project Support Officer

Leicestershire County Council; Glenfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking a Project Support Officer to assist in managing various highway projects. The role involves supporting project managers with planning, documentation, and tracking progress against budgets. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, an ability to maintain relationships with stakeholders, and experience in office environments. Flexible working arrangements may be offered to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in an office environment using MS Office to produce reports.
• Experience in maintaining partnerships with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage workload and work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in planning and delivering highway projects.
• Assist in tracking project progress against timelines and budgets.
• Help with project reporting and quality assurance.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Report writing

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant qualification or experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Project Support Officer position will support Project Managers and the Senior Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and delivering various highway projects by handling day-to-day tasks such as developing project documentation, assisting in tracking project progress against timelines and budgets, assisting with risk management, project reporting and quality assurance. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

The successful applicant will join a motivated, friendly team of professionals committed to delivering public sector highway projects and programmes that offer best value for money.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification and/or demonstrable experience commensurate with the role.
• Experience of working in an office environment including the use of MS Office programmes to produce reports and manage workload.
• Experience of maintaining effective partnerships and working relationships with internal and external stakeholders which can include statutory, voluntary, private agencies and communities.
• Experience of working to tight timescales and be a self-starter to manage your own workload.
• Excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills.
• An ability to problem solve and identify new and efficient ways of working.
• An understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion, and share our commitment to our values, providing evidence during the selection process.
• Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer generally offers an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job. For more details please refer to our Disability Confident policy.