Project Support Officer

Southampton City Council; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Southampton City Council is seeking a Project Support Officer to aid its significant transformation journey. This role involves supporting governance and reporting of various projects, with opportunities for hybrid working and a supportive team culture. Candidates should have the necessary skills and experience to assist in delivering impactful changes across the council.

Benefits

Generous local government pension scheme

Up to 13 days of Flexi Leave

Hybrid working arrangements

25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays

Online Benefits – salary sacrifice schemes, benefits, and discounts

Great local transport links

Employee assistance programme

Responsibilities

• Support and develop governance for transformation projects.
• Coordinate programme boards and provide project support activities.
• Involvement in a diverse range of projects spanning the council.

Job description

Southampton City Council is on a journey of significant transformation. We need to balance our budget and create a council that is sustainable for the long term. We also truly believe that Southampton is a City of Opportunity, and we need to ensure that as a council, we can deliver this.

About The Team

The Projects and Change team at Southampton is at the forefront of developing and delivering this transformation. We need to ensure we have the right people to achieve this. We are a well-established team with a positive culture and supportive team ethos.

About The Role

We are looking for a Project Support Officer to support and develop the governance and reporting of our transformation projects and programmes, including coordination of programme boards and general project support activities.

The transformation programme spans across the entire council, and successful candidates could be involved in a diverse range of projects and programmes.

About You

If you think you have the skills and experience to help us deliver this transformation at pace, then you can view the Job Description and apply for your desired role here.

What We Can Offer You

Here at SCC, we have a range of perks and benefits, including:

• A generous local government pension scheme.
• Flexible working (role dependent). Up to 13 days of Flexi Leave.
• Hybrid working arrangements (role dependent).
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
• Online Benefits – salary sacrifice schemes, benefits, and discounts.
• Great local transport links.
• Employee assistance programme with access to health, wellbeing, and support.

Contact Details For Informal Discussion

For further information and details regarding these positions, please contact Karen Hilleard.

Additional Information

• Please note that appointments are usually made at the bottom of the salary scale.
• Hybrid working arrangements, with an expectation to be in the office 2 or 3 days a week.

Applications will be considered as received. The advert may close early if a successful candidate is appointed.

Contact

Recruitment contact details: Tel: [phone]

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