Project Support Officer

Lord Search & Selection; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Project Support Officer for a contract in London. The ideal candidate will have Prince2 or APM qualifications and a proven track record in project support. Responsibilities include facilitating project plans, monitoring milestones, and managing project documentation. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of providing support to projects.
• Experienced in applying methodologies to aid projects and maximise delivery success.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the creation and update of project plans.
• Identify and track progress against project milestones.
• Schedule project meetings including checkpoint and board meetings.
• Ensure all documentation and communication is distributed as per project plans.
• Implement project improvements as identified.
• Manage and update key project reports.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Financial competence

PM experience with delivery focus

Routine reporting

General administrative skills

Good communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Education

Prince2 or APM qualified

Tools

MS Projects

Primavera

Job description

Contract onsite in London

This contract roles will require you to conduct security clearance prior to assignment. The Project Support Officer role is conducted in an environment that is far from ordinary, therefore, we're not looking for ordinary.

Qualification:

Prince2 or APM qualified

Experience:

Proven track record of providing support to projects

Experienced in applying appropriate and differing methodologies/techniques to aid projects and maximise delivery success

Job purpose and key responsibilities:

Facilitate the creation and update of project plans

Identify and track progress against project milestones

Scheduling of project meetings including checkpoint and board meetings

Ensuring all documentation and communication is distributed as established in the project plans

Implementing project improvements as and when identified

Managing and updating of key project reports including:

Monthly highlight reports

Risk and issues log

Finance forecasting spreadsheets

Action logs

Ensuring all project activity meets with the organisations compliance standards

Producing ad-hoc reports as requested by the project manager

Skills required:

Interpersonal Skills

Have financial competence

PM experience with delivery focus

Experience in routine reporting

General administrative skills including the use of MS packages

Good communication and listening skills and the ability to deal with key project stakeholders

Excellent organisational and administration skills

Technical skills:

Experience of using project tools (i.e. MS Projects, Primavera)

As an organisation and as a team, Guidant Global are committed to fostering an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace, where every employee and contractor feels valued and empowered throughout their time with us.

We actively seek to recruit talent from all backgrounds, and to draw on a rich blend of experiences, perspectives and creativity. We believe that when people are respected and included, they are motivated to bring their best and whole selves to work, leading to innovative solutions and exceptional outcomes for all parties