Project Support Officer - London - Progression - New!

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grounds maintenance provider in the UK is seeking a Project Support Officer to manage community-led green space projects across London and the Southeast. This role involves coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and volunteers, ensuring project success while maintaining health and safety standards. The position offers career development opportunities and a collaborative team environment, making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Some experience in a Project Support or similar role.
• Confident communicator, comfortable leading groups.
• Understanding of health & safety processes.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of green space projects, site-based 50% of the time.
• Lead and supervise volunteer sessions, including corporate groups.
• Report progress to senior management and clients.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Proactivity

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Project Support Officer - London - Progression - New!

Package: £38,000 + Permanent + Flexible Hours + Benefits + Company Van

About the role

The Project Support Officer supports the delivery of community-led green space projects across London and the Southeast. You’ll work closely with clients, subcontractors, community groups, and volunteers – sometimes in large numbers – helping to manage and deliver impactful local projects. You’ll also help coordinate and lead volunteering sessions, including with major corporate partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of green space and community improvement projects (hard and soft landscaping).
• Help manage project progress on the ground – ~50% of your time will be site-based.
• Lead and supervise volunteer sessions, including large corporate groups.
• Work with clients, contractors, and local stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Maintain health and safety standards and adapt to organisational policies.
• Report progress to senior management and clients.

Requirements

• Some experience in a Project Support or similar role.
• A confident, personable communicator – comfortable leading groups and speaking to stakeholders.
• Someone proactive, organised, and happy to work independently.
• Some experience or understanding of health & safety processes.
• A basic level of IT literacy (MS Office).
• Full UK driving licence (you’ll have access to a company van for work use).

Why join us?

As the UK’s leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same – and neither are our people. That’s why we’re committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What we offer

• Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
• Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
• Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
• Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your well being, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

If this role is of any interest, please send us your updated CV and a member of our team will be in touch!