Project Support Officer - Hybrid, 9-Month FTC

NHS; Nantgarw; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is seeking a capable Administration and Clerical professional for a 9-month secondment in the Planning and Performance Team. The role requires strong organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly across home and office settings, delivering high-quality administrative support.

The post may extend or become permanent depending on funding. Welsh/English language skills are welcomed; sponsorship considerations apply for non-UK nationals.

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of planning, monitoring and controlling projects.
• Experience in a demanding/high intensity administrative setting.

Responsibilities

• Providing effective project support to help the team deliver its objectives.
• Supporting the planning, monitoring and control of projects and work programmes.
• Maintaining project documentation and governance arrangements, including project plans, change logs and RAID logs.
• Monitoring progress, identifying issues and escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Building positive and effective working relationships with colleagues, managers and stakeholders across different areas of work.
• Planning and prioritising your workload to ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Supporting multiple managers and areas of work within a small and multidisciplinary team.
• Organising and supporting meetings, including agenda preparation, papers, minute taking and action tracking.
• Preparing and compiling reports and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
• Using your initiative to work autonomously while also contributing effectively as part of a team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning & prioritising

Autonomy

Microsoft Office

Excel

Power BI

Education

Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is seeking a capable Administration and Clerical professional for a 9-month secondment in the Planning and Performance Team. The role requires strong organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly across home and office settings, delivering high-quality administrative support.

The post may extend or become permanent depending on funding. Welsh/English language skills are welcomed; sponsorship considerations apply for non-UK nationals.