Project Support Officers

GCHQ; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

GCHQ in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Support Officer to contribute to the delivery of projects and programmes across the organisation. You will support planning, governance, scheduling, risk management, change control and reporting as part of a deployable pool of staff.

Working closely with Project Managers and stakeholders, you will help teams identify and respond to issues, adapt to changing priorities, and develop your knowledge of the wider project delivery profession.

Qualifications

• You have at least four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English Language and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and scheduling, risk management, governance, change control and reporting.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, stakeholders and customers to deliver projects and programmes.

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

Job description

Salary: £35,134, plus a concessionary payment of £2,758 Following successful completion of probation, you may also be eligible for a skills retention payment of approximately £5,000, subject to achieving a skills assessment aligned to the Project Delivery Capability Framework (PDCF). Flexible working: We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including part-time working (minimum of 30 hours per week), compressed hours, and flexible start and finish times. While all roles require on-site working, we're happy to discuss flexible working options where possible. Please note that requests for compressed hours will be considered after probation, subject to business requirements., As a Project Support Officer, you'll contribute to the delivery of projects and programmes across GCHQ, supporting a range of activities that help teams plan, govern and deliver their work effectively. Depending on your deployment, you may support planning and scheduling, risk management, governance, stakeholder engagement, change control, financial control, assurance and reporting activities. This is an exciting time to join the Project Support community as we continue to evolve in line with the Project Delivery Capability Framework (PDCF). As the profession develops, the role is expanding beyond traditional financial management, creating opportunities for you to build expertise across a broader range of project support disciplines and develop your knowledge of the wider project delivery profession. Working closely with Project Managers, stakeholders and customers, you'll contribute to the successful delivery of projects and programmes by maintaining high-quality information, supporting governance activities and helping teams identify and respond to emerging issues. As your experience develops, you'll broaden your knowledge of the wider project delivery profession and become a trusted source of support within the delivery community. Throughout your career, you'll contribute to a collaborative culture built on teamwork, professionalism and clear communication, supported by a well-established project delivery profession. All Project Support Officers form part of a deployable pool and may be assigned to different projects, programmes or business areas in line with organisational priorities. Requirements vary, so every role is different, with some deployments having a greater emphasis on financial assurance, while others focus more on planning, risk, governance or other project controls disciplines. You'll need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities and developing new skills as business needs evolve. UK travel may be required to meet teams and engage with stakeholders. The frequency and locations will depend on the project or programme. We foster a "Discover. Develop. Deliver" culture where continuous learning is part of everyday work.

You have at least four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English Language and Maths, or an equivalent Level 2 qualification, alongside experience gained within a Project Management Office (PMO), project controls