Project Support Officer

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority is seeking a Recovery Project Support Officer for a 6-7 month contract in Slough. The successful candidate will oversee the planning and delivery of strategic recovery projects, ensuring governance and timely execution, while leading engagement with stakeholders. This role demands strong project management skills and the ability to drive change in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• Min 3 years project delivery experience in complex organizational settings.
• Experience working with senior management and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery aligned with corporate objectives.
• Develop robust project plans and governance frameworks.
• Engage stakeholders and manage project budgets.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Financial planning

Governance

Risk management

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience

Project management qualification (PRINCE2, APMP, etc.)

Job description

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6-7 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• The Recovery Project Support Officer is responsible for leading the definition, planning, and delivery of strategic projects aligned to the organisation’s Recovery and Corporate Plans.

• This role ensures projects are well-governed, delivered on time, within budget, and with measurable benefits.

• Working within a complex environment, the postholder will support senior stakeholders, manage risk, oversee project governance, and contribute to organisational transformation and sustainability.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Lead the design, delivery, and closure of strategic and recovery-focused projects, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

• Support the definition and execution of the transformation and recovery programme, including key reporting requirements to senior stakeholders and external bodies.

• Provide effective leadership and oversight to project teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality outputs, with benefits fully realised.

• Develop and manage robust project plans, risk registers, and governance frameworks.

• Prepare and present clear, transparent progress reports to boards and stakeholders.

• Lead on financial planning for assigned projects, including supplier engagement and management of allocated budgets.

• Collaborate across departments to support the creation of sound business cases and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support a culture of change, continuous learning and innovation in line with corporate values and behaviours.

• Engage partners, internal teams, and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication, alignment, and delivery.

• Promote inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of project delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Skills/Experience:

• Demonstrable experience working with senior management, elected members or political representatives, and other key stakeholders.

• Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and foster a positive and innovative culture.

• Knowledge of public sector governance, finance, statutory responsibilities, and risk management practices.

• Strong understanding of different project delivery methodologies and their practical application.

• Commercial acumen with the ability to apply business thinking to public sector challenges.

• Effective communicator with excellent analytical, reporting and stakeholder management skills.

• Committed to equal opportunities and inclusive practice.

• Familiar with data protection, health and safety, and safeguarding responsibilities in the workplace.

Additional Information:

• The closing date: 13/06/2025 @17:00.

• Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APMP, MSP, P3O) or significant project delivery experience in a complex organisational setting (minimum 3 years).

• Educated to degree level or equivalent by experience (desirable).