Project Support Officer (Defence Industry)

Logiq, an IBM Company; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Discretionary Bonus

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Private Health Care

Flexible Working

Hybrid Working

Fantastic Company Culture

10 days additional paid leave for Resr

Job summary

Logiq, an IBM Company, is seeking a proactive Project Support Officer to join our growing PMO practice. The role involves supporting projects, programmes and portfolio activity, embedding governance, reporting, planning, risk management and delivery controls across public sector and cyber security delivery environments.

The position offers hybrid working with travel to client sites in the London area and/or Logiq’s offices in Bristol, Chippenham or Cheltenham, plus a competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience supporting projects or programmes (any sector).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience working with the public sector or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of project methodologies (PRINCE2, Agile).
• Comfortable working in a client-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support across multiple projects.
• Maintain project plans, RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), and key documentation.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and timelines to ensure on-schedule delivery.
• Support preparation of project reports, dashboards, and status updates.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring timely and professional communication.

Skills

PMO experience

Organisational skills

Client-facing

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft 365 proficiency

PRINCE2/Agile

Cyber security knowledge

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Smartsheet

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

(Must have highest Defence Clearance Level)

Location:

Hybrid; with travel expected to Client Site (London ish area) and/or Logiq’s offices in Bristol, Chippenham or Cheltenham

Salary:

Competitive plus car allowance, plus up to 10% performance bonus*, plus excellent benefits package.

Logiq is a fast-growing Technology Company, providing cutting-edge solutions to high-risk clients across Private and Public Sector. Due to rapid growth in our Project, Programme and Portfolio (P3M) Practice, we are looking for an experienced Project Support Officer to join our team.

What is P3M?

Our Project, Programme and Portfolio Practice (P3M) is the backbone of effective delivery. It ensures that initiatives are aligned to strategy, governed effectively, and executed efficiently to deliver real value to our clients. Our P3M team brings clarity, structure, and control to complex projects and programmes, predominantly within the public sector. Within our P3M Practice, we have a developing Project Management Office (PMO), that this role will join to help to expand and grow. Our PMO will plays a central role in enabling the successful delivery of our project management consultancy services.

Why Join Us?

• Become part of a growing brand that supports the UK to become more secure, more resilient, and better prepared for the evolving risks and threats to the systems, infrastructure, and critical services the nation depends on.
• Solve complex cyber security challenges by working on impactful projects that drive efficiency and innovation across high-regulated, diverse sectors.
• Access professional development pathways tailored to your career ambitions.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package.

What the team say

At Logiq, I love being part of a team that thrives on exciting, fast-paced projects in complex environments. We focus on delivering real value rather than getting bogged down by unnecessary processes. The collaborative culture encourages initiative and empowers me to make impactful decisions, with support always available when I need it. I also feel supported in my project work and career development, with plenty of opportunities to enhance my skills and take on new challenges. Logiq’s investment in its people ensures I have both the tools and encouragement to achieve my goals.

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Support Officer to support the development and delivery of our growing PMO capability.

This role will provide structured support across projects, programmes and portfolio activity, helping to embed consistent P3M governance, reporting, planning, risk management, resourcing and delivery controls. The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, delivery leads and senior stakeholders to ensure projects are well-organised, accurately reported, and aligned to agreed processes and standards.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing structure, clarity and consistency to project delivery. The role would suit someone looking to build a career within PMO, or develop into a Project Management Consultant, with exposure to a range of public sector and cyber security delivery environments.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Delivery Support

• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support across multiple projects
• Maintain project plans, RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), and key documentation
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and timelines to ensure on-schedule delivery
• Support preparation of project reports, dashboards, and status updates

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring timely and professional communication
• Attend client meetings, take notes, and follow up on actions
• Support relationship management with stakeholders
• Ensure client deliverables meet agreed requirements and quality standards

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure projects adhere to internal governance frameworks and public sector standards
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records
• Support resource allocation and scheduling across projects
• Monitor project budgets, timesheets, and expenditures
• Assist with forecasting and reporting on project performance
• Identify opportunities to improve project processes and delivery efficiency
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and development of best practices

What We’re Looking for:

• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a client-facing environment
• Experience supporting projects or programmes (any sector)
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
• Ability to manage priorities and work to deadlines
• Experience working with the public sector or regulated environments
• Knowledge of project methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile)
• Understanding of cyber security concepts or interest in the field
• Experience using project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet)
• Professional and confident when interacting with clients

  What We’ll Offer Your Role:

  Career Development. This role is designed as a stepping stone into Project Management.

  You will benefit from:

  • Structured development plans and mentorship from experienced Project Managers
  • Opportunities to take ownership of smaller workstreams
  • Support toward professional certifications (e.g. PRINCE2, AgilePM, APM)
  • Exposure to complex cyber security programmes within the public sector

  Other information:

  Logiq is committed to investing in people, offering clear progression pathway into our consultancy service, and we will passionately support professional growth to develop our employees.

  Flexible working is available including part-time / term time working patterns. All suggestions are welcomed to be discussed as part of a proposed employment package. We are an equal-opportunities employer.

  Logiq proudly welcomes applications from Reservists, Veterans, and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAV) as part of our Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme commitments.

  Benefits Include:

  • 10% Discretionary Bonus
  • Access to Electric Vehicle Scheme
  • Access to Private Health Care
  • Flexible Working
  • Hybrid Working
  • Fantastic Company Culture
  • 10 days additional paid leave for Reservists and CFAV