Project Support Officer (REDEPLOYMENT APPLICANTS ONLY)

City St George's, University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Staff training and development

Job summary

City St George’s, University of London is seeking a Project Support Officer to join the LEaD Operations and Projects team. You will provide project administration and PMO support to help deliver strategic priorities and align activities with organisational goals.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, coordinating meetings, monitoring progress and risks, and assisting with communications, reports and financial administration.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative, customer-focused or project support services.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Office 365 suite.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project records and digital platforms.
• Coordinate meetings and events for projects and PMO.
• Support project administration and reporting activities.
• Monitor project progress and risks.
• Prepare communications and reports for stakeholders.
• Assist with financial administration tasks.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across the University.

Skills

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Office 365

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Please note: This role is only open to redeployees at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are not redeployees will not be considered at this time.

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

Background

The Project Support Officer forms part of the LEaD Operations and Projects team and contributes to the successful delivery of strategic and operational priorities across the Learning Enhancement and Development Directorate. The role provides support to the LEaD Project Management Office (PMO), helping to ensure projects and initiatives are delivered effectively and align with organisational objectives.

Responsibilities

The postholder supports the effective delivery of projects and PMO activities through project administration, stakeholder engagement, information management and reporting. Responsibilities include maintaining project records and digital platforms, coordinating meetings and events, monitoring project progress and risks, preparing communications and reports, supporting financial administration, and working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders across the University.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have experience providing high-quality administrative, customer-focused or project support services, supported by strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. They will be able to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and confidently use Office 365.

Closing date for applications: November 15th 2026 at 23:59.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on W/C 14th December 2026.

The selection process will involve an interview and an assessment/exercise/presentation. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

The University of business, practice and the professions