Project Support Officer (CDC)

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work options

Development and training opportunities

Staff wellbeing networks

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

City of Doncaster Council is seeking a Project Support Officer to bolster the Public Health team. Based at Civic Office with hybrid working in Doncaster, the role offers 37 hours per week and a Grade 6 salary (£27,274 – £28,153 per annum).

Temporary fixed term to 31 August 2027, full time, with flexible working options. The successful candidate will have strong admin, minute-taking and communication skills, experience with finance and ICT systems, and the ability to work under pressure and to

Qualifications

• Administration experience preferred.
• Excellent minuting and typing skills.
• Good communication and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Experience with Finance and ICT systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive admin support to the Public Health team.
• Prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Support delivery of project activities and documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and minutes for meetings.

Skills

Administration

Minuting

Communication

Finance systems

ICT systems

Tools

Finance software

ICT platforms

Job description

Based at: Civic Office / Hybrid, Doncaster

Salary details: Grade 6, £27,274 – £28,153 per annum

Contract Type: Temporary Fixed Term to 31st August 2027 to cover maternity leave, Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Flexible working arrangements: We welcome flexible working requests, including job share, part-time, and hybrid options where possible.

Closing date: 25 October 2026

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Project Support Officer, this is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Public Health team.

This position is part of the Project Support Officer Team and will provide comprehensive admin support to the team. We are looking for a hardworking and conscientious person to work in a busy environment, providing an essential and valuable service to our customers and partners. The ideal candidate will have administration experience, be well-organised and flexible, with good communication skills and the ability to work with and communicate sensitive information in an appropriate way. The person must have the ability to work to tight deadlines and to prioritise and manage their own workload effectively. Experience of working in an office environment is preferable along with knowledge of administration, Finance systems and ICT systems. Candidates must also possess excellent minuting and typing skills.

We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting 28th October and interviews 4th November.

For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Claire Hewitt, Tel: [phone], Email: [e-mail]

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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.

Company: City Of Doncaster Council

Salary: Grade 6, £27,274 – £28,153 per annum

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Administration

Sector: Communications

Job Role: Officer