Project Support Officer (CDC)

City Of Doncaster Council; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Wellbeing support and staff networks

Development and training opportunities

Staff discounts and benefits schemes

Job summary

City of Doncaster Council is seeking a Project Support Officer to join the Public Health team in a busy office. The role focuses on providing essential admin support, minute-taking, and effective workload management within a hybrid working environment in Doncaster.

The ideal candidate will have administration experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience of administration in a busy environment.
• Strong minuting and typing skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise own workload.
• Experience in an office environment is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive admin support to the Project Support Officer Team.
• Assist with minute-taking and typing tasks.
• Coordinate workload to meet deadlines and priorities.
• Support communication with customers and partners.
• Contribute to administration, Finance and ICT-related tasks.

Skills

Administration

Communication skills

Minuting

Typing

Finance systems

ICT systems

Tools

Finance systems

ICT systems

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.

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.