Project Support Officer, SC Cleared

Sanderson Government & Defence; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government contractor in the UK seeks an SC Cleared Project Control Officer in London to support project management activities. Responsibilities include managing project documentation, financial oversight, and representing the Project Manager during meetings. The ideal candidate must have experience in project support and hold SC Clearance. The position offers an engaging environment with a daily rate of £270 for a duration of 9 months.

Qualifications

• Experience in project support with a focus on financial management.
• SC Clearance required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide project support to Programme and Project Managers.
• Manage risks and issues for the project.
• Monitor project budgets and report monthly.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Financial Management

Communication

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Project Control Officer, SC Cleared

I am currently recruiting for an SC Cleared Project Control Officer for a leading central government organisation in the UK. Within this role, the candidate will be required to support the Project Management function relating to supplier orders and invoices, project planning, project financial management, project documentation and reporting.

Rate - £270.00 per day to overall assignment rate of umbrella

Location - London

Duration - 9 Months with the opportunity of extension

Clearance - SC Cleared

Responsibilities

• To provide a comprehensive project support service directly supporting Programme Managers and Project Managers
• Act as point of contact in the team for internal and external customers, responding promptly to queries
• Organise and manage dates and documentation for programme and project meetings
• Organise and attend relevant internal IT meetings, including formulating and circulating agendas and action lists
• Oversee Risks and Issues management
• Ensuring compliance to commercial gate review process including where necessary preparation of documentation
• To play a key role in the development and monitoring of projects, checking quality of output and compliance with business requirements, including commitments in proposals
• Monitor the delivery of work streams against plans, chasing and challenging progress as appropriate
• Represent the Project Manager at meetings as requested
• Administer, monitor and report on projects budgets in accordance with FCO Service processes and timetables
• Responsible for tracking actual project costs against allocated budgets and producing monthly reports
• Create or maintain project plans using MS Project

How to apply

For any questions, please email me directly at [e-mail]

Reasonable Adjustments

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