Project Support Officer

University of Liverpool; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Liverpool is recruiting a Project Support Officer within the Campus Planning & Development PMO on a fixed term / secondment until 30 November 2027. The role supports delivery of a continuous programme of building projects and estate improvements.

Working with Project Managers and stakeholders, you will prepare documentation, organise meetings, track actions, risks and decisions, and support stakeholder engagement through communication plans and project materials.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain high attention to detail.
• Experience supporting projects or programmes, ideally within facilities, estates, or construction-related environments.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning, governance and reporting by preparing key documentation and project information.
• Organise meetings and workshops, track actions, risks and decisions.
• Support core PMO operations including governance, reporting, controls and assurance.
• Contribute to development and implementation of frameworks, tools and processes to enhance project delivery.

Skills

Organisation & coordination

Communication skills

Project support

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation

Job description

The Property & Campus Services department of the University is looking to recruit a Project Support Officer to join the Campus Planning & Development Project Management Office on a fixed term basis / secondment opportunity until 30 November 2027.

This role will support the delivery of a continuous programme of building projects and estate improvements.

Working with Project Managers and stakeholders, you will support project planning, governance, and reporting by preparing key documentation and project information. You will organise meetings and workshops, track actions, risks, and decisions, and support consistent stakeholder engagement through communication plans and the production of project materials.

You will also support core PMO operations, contributing to functions such as governance, reporting, controls, and assurance to ensure projects are delivered in line with established methodologies and best practice.

In addition, you will support process improvement activity, contributing to the development and implementation of frameworks, tools, and processes to enhance project delivery and consistency across the programme.

This role requires strong organisational and communication skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a high level of attention to detail. It is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience supporting projects or programmes, ideally within a facilities, estates, or construction-related environment.

The roles report to the Programme Office Manager and sit within a supportive PMO team delivering a wide range of estate projects.