Project Support Officer

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is recruiting a Project Support Officer for the Fire & Safety Improvement Programme, requiring strong administrative and coordination skills. This hybrid role involves supporting project managers, maintaining project documentation, and working collaboratively across various departments. Ideal for those looking to contribute to a meaningful safety-critical project within a respected public sector environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with a leading police force

Gain experience in a respected public sector setting

Competitive hourly rates

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong initiative and ability to prioritise effectively.
• Confident using MS Office including Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to the Fire & Safety Improvement Project.
• Assist Programme & Project Managers with planning and tracking.
• Monitor project plans and maintain project risks and issues logs.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

MS Office

Education

PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification

Job description

Job Title: Project Support Officer – Fire & Safety Improvement Programme
Location: Hybrid – Home-based with travel to HQ (Kidlington) and site visits in South Oxfordshire and Reading
Contract Type: 3-month temporary contract
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (08:00–16:00 Mon–Thurs, 08:00–15:30 Fri)
Pay Rate: PAYE: £17.53 | Umbrella: £23.15 per hour

About the Role:
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of Thames Valley Police for a Project Support Officer to assist with the Fire & Safety Improvement Programme. This crucial project spans various sites across the force area and plays a key role in ensuring the safety of police premises and staff. This is an ideal role for someone with strong administrative and coordination experience who enjoys working collaboratively across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support to the Fire & Safety Improvement Project
• Assist Programme & Project Managers with planning, tracking, documentation, and reporting
• Monitor project plans and support the delivery of key outcomes
• Maintain project risks and issues logs, escalating where appropriate
• Support meetings, take minutes, and help coordinate activities across teams
• Use data and insight to recommend improvements and contribute to the overall success of the programme

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong initiative and the ability to prioritise effectively
• Great attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident using MS Office including Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and departments
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle (for site visits)

Desirable:

• PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification
• Experience working in public sector or large organisation project environments
• Previous experience supporting fire safety or H&S-related programmes (beneficial, but not essential)

Why Join:

• Be part of a meaningful and safety-critical programme
• Opportunity to work with one of the UK’s leading police forces
• Gain experience in a respected public sector setting
• Competitive hourly rates and hybrid working

Apply Now:
To express interest or find out more, contact Lewis Ashcroft at:
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