Project Support Officer

Southwark Council; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwark Council is seeking a Project Support Officer to join the evolving Highways team. This entry-level role involves supporting project management efforts to improve community links and outcomes for residents. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills, experience in customer care, and a collaborative approach to work.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in advisory or problem-solving roles.
• Strong IT and administrative skills.
• Positive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support the Highways team in maintaining roads and footways.
• Deliver better outcomes for residents through project support.
• Collaborate with the community and other council functions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Customer care

IT skills

Data handling

Job description

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The Southwark Highways team is evolving, with exciting opportunities, new ways of working, and a record of delivery. We're looking for enthusiastic Project Support Officers to join the team and help us create better links with the public and across the council. The Highways team maintains roads and footways, designs improvement schemes, and collaborates with the community. The Project Support team works alongside these functions to deliver better outcomes for residents.

About You

We’re seeking candidates with a positive approach to problem-solving, who work well in teams, and are comfortable driving innovation. You should understand customer care delivery, have experience interacting with the public in advisory or problem-solving roles, and possess strong IT and administrative skills, especially in handling data. Based at our London Bridge head office, we offer flexible working options and career development opportunities. Join us to help create a fairer future for Southwark residents.

About Southwark

We are London's largest local authority social landlord, managing 55,000 homes and serving 40% of residents. We host over 18,300 businesses, including iconic venues and social enterprises, with a young, diverse population. We are committed to making the borough just and fair, actively tackling inequalities through our Southwark Stands Together program, and welcoming applications from diverse communities, especially from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups.

Benefits and More

We support our staff with flexible working, home working, a pension scheme, and other benefits. You will join a motivated team making a tangible difference in residents' lives. For details, visit our Staff Benefits page.

Application Timeline

• Closing date: 01/06/2025
• Shortlisting: 03/06/2025
• Interview: 16/06/2025

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups, including Armed Forces members and veterans, those in or previously in care, and individuals with long-term health conditions or disabilities, provided they meet the role's minimum requirements.

We value diversity and aim to increase representation of Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities at all levels, especially senior management.

Attachments: Job Description and Person Specification

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management and IT

Industry: Government Administration