Project Support Officer

University of Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A research institution in Liverpool is seeking a Project Support Officer to coordinate project support activities. The ideal candidate will have a degree or relevant experience and excellent interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include assisting project managers and stakeholders. The position is a 2-year fixed term and offers a commitment to diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant professional experience.
• Commitment to professional integrity and positive attitude to change.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate project support activity including documentation and reporting.
• Assist with requirements gathering and manage stakeholder enquiries.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work with stakeholders

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Education

Degree (or equivalent qualification)

Job description

Overview

Strategic Change is working in partnership with Senior Leaders to deliver a number of projects and programmes in support of Liverpool 2031 and other strategic priorities and has an exciting opportunity to recruit a Project Support Officer.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team of Project Managers and Support Officers ensuring successful co-ordination of project support activity including the creation of core documentation, communications, governance, and reporting.
• Support the day-to-day operations of a number of projects within the Strategic Change portfolio, ranging from assisting with requirements gathering workshops to managing enquiries from stakeholders.
• Be enthusiastic, organised, adaptable and self-motivated with a proven track record of supporting busy teams in delivering a first-class service.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent qualification) or relevant professional experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation and balance multiple priorities across a wide range of activities.
• Commitment to professional integrity and a positive attitude to change and the opportunities presented by exploring new ways of working.

Details

This post is available on a 2 year fixed term basis.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.