Project Support Officer

Trades Workforce Solutions; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management consultancy based in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Support Officer to join their Children's Services Transformation team. This hybrid role requires strong organisational and communication skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently. Ideal candidates will have a degree and previous project management support experience, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with data visualisation tools. This position offers a competitive daily rate and is initially a 3-6 month contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Officer, Business Support or in Project Management support.
• Familiarity with AI tools and data visualisation platforms.
• Experience in Children’s Social Care or public sector transformation programmes (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide essential project support to ensure smooth delivery of programme objectives.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and prepare reports for governance boards.
• Monitor progress against milestones and facilitate communication between teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Degree-level education

Project Management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

Project Support Officer – Children’s Services Transformation

Initial 3-6 month interim contract

£250 Umbrella per day

Midlands (Hybrid working )

Inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Project Support Officer to join the Children’s Transformation team working closely with a key leader to drive and support the delivery of the Families First national programme—a key part of a major transformation initiative within the council's Children’s Social Care service.

Interviews will be taking place within the next coming week so please do get in touch ASAP to be considered.

About your role as Project Support Officer

• You will provide essential project support to a Senior Project Manager, ensuring smooth delivery of programme objectives.
• This role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain accurate project documentation (action logs, risk registers, decision records).
• Schedule and organise meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Prepare reports and presentations for governance boards and programme updates.
• Monitor progress against milestones and update project plans in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Facilitate communication between internal teams and external partners.
• Track and elevate issues or risks for resolution.
• Assist in developing dashboards and performance reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).

Your required experience as Project Support Officer

• Proven experience as a Project Officer, Business Support or in Project Management support.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; comfortable working with data and digital tools.
• Degree-level education (essential); Project Management qualification (desirable).
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ideally you will haveFamiliarity with AI tools and data visualisation platforms.
• Experience in Children’s Social Care or public sector transformation programmes is preferred but not essential

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact me on 0117 3137110 or apply today.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

Recruiting decisions are based on experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.