Project Support Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Worcester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Worcester seeks a Project Support Officer to administer business grants and provide consultancy support for local businesses. Candidates should have strong organisational skills, a customer-focused approach, and experience in project administration. This hybrid role offers great benefits including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities. Closing date for applications is 14th September 2025.

Benefits

Great Holiday Entitlement

Brilliant Pension Scheme

Professional Learning & Development

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Experience in project monitoring and administration.
• Ability to communicate effectively with businesses.
• Proficiency in processing grants and claims.

Responsibilities

• Administer delivery of business grants.
• Support event delivery and programme marketing.
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title:ProjectSupport Officer
Salary: £29,832 to £31,877 per annum 35 hours per week
Permanent
Team: Growth, Investment & Sustainability Team
Directorate: Economy & Infrastructure
Location: Main work base, Worcestershire County Council, Wildwood, Wildwood Drive, Worcester, WR5 2QT (Hybrid working – minimum 2 days per week in the office)

Worcestershire County Council’s Growth and Investment Team runs a number of projects to support businesses and organisations to start, innovate, grow, expand and reduce environmental impact to contribute to a thriving low carbon economy.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Worcestershire County Council’s Growth, Investment & Sustainability Team.We are looking to recruit a Project Support Officer to administer the delivery of business grants and consultancy support programmes for local businesses.

To find out more about the services the team provides, follow the link below:
https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/council-services/business/business-support-and-grants

If you have experience of proactively monitoring and administering projects and tracking progress and can offer effective organisational skills and outstanding customer service, this could be the job for you.

We are looking for dynamic individuals with excellent numeracy, communication skills and a high level of attention to detail, who are able to use their own initiative but also be an be excellent team player.

You will assist the Grants Team Manager and the Business Growth Manager in the operational delivery of grant funding and administration of business support programmes delivered by contracted consultants.The varied work will include tasks such as day-to-day communication with businesses, administering grants, processing claims working closely with service providers, supporting event delivery and programme marketing and ensuring compliance with funding requirements.

As part of a supportive team, you will work alongside colleagues within the County Council delivering information, business support projects and grant funding as part of the wider growth, investment and sustainability offer.

Benefits:You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council, so do take a look! Some of these offers include:

Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years.If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!

Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.

Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.

Flexible Working:We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

How to Apply:
Application forms are invited to apply for this role.
Please find theJob Description andPerson Specificationattached.

Please write your submission with consideration for the essential and desirable criteria on the Person Specification. This should include examples why you should be considered; the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 14th September 2025

Anticipated Interview Dates: Week commencing 29th September 2025 (Interviews will be held at the main office base Worcestershire County Council, Wildwood, Wildwood Drive, Worcester, WR5 2QT)

Please note that this role does not offer visa sponsorship, and applications from candidates requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Attached documents
JD and PS Final - Sc 6 Project Support Officer.docx