Project Support Officer (PSO) - SC cleared

Sanderson Government & Defence; Andover; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading government contractor seeking a Project Support Officer to manage project schedules, dependencies, and benefits across Defence Digital programmes. You will ensure plans are accurate and risks are tracked. Your role includes maintaining project schedules in Microsoft Project, monitoring progress, and supporting continuous improvement. Candidates must hold an active SC clearance and possess strong analytical and communication skills. The position is based in the UK with a competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

• Experience managing project schedules, preferably using Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of WBS, task sequencing, critical paths, and baselines.
• Experience tracking dependencies and project benefits.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update detailed project schedules in Microsoft Project.
• Identify, track, and report project dependencies across teams.
• Maintain benefits registers and support reporting to decision boards.
• Assist with project coordination and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement of scheduling processes.

Skills

Project scheduling management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Dependency tracking

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Support Officer – SC Cleared

Location: Bristol / Andover, twice per week. Duration: 6 months. Daily rate: Circa £300-£350 per day (Outside IR35).

You must hold an active SC clearance. We are looking for a Project Support Officer to manage project schedules, dependencies, and benefits across Defence Digital programmes. You will ensure plans are accurate, risks are tracked, and progress is clearly reported to support effective delivery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update detailed project schedules in Microsoft Project, including milestones, critical paths, and baselines.
• Identify, track, and report project dependencies across teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain benefits registers, monitor progress, and support reporting to decision boards.
• Assist with project coordination, documentation, and governance reporting.
• Support continuous improvement of scheduling, dependency management, and benefits processes.

Qualifications

• Experience managing project schedules, preferably using Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of WBS, task sequencing, critical paths, and baselines.
• Experience tracking dependencies and project benefits.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project methodologies.
• Advantage: Cost modelling experience.

Reasonable Adjustments

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