Senior Project Support Officer

Public Health Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Wales is seeking a Project Support Officer for a fixed-term role. This position involves planning and executing various project activities, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with organisational standards. The ideal candidate will manage multiple tasks and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills in a critical role that directly supports public health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage project activities ensuring effective delivery.
• Support operational administrative tasks necessary for projects.
• Ensure compliance with organisational standards.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Job description

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 8 MONTHS TO 31/3/26 DUE TO FUNDING.

This position offers comprehensive project support services to the International Health Coordination Centre based in the Policy and International Health WHO collaborating Centre. Responsibilities include planning and organising various project activities and work streams across the Directorate and the broader organisation.

The Project Support Officer coordinates and manages project activities, ensuring effective delivery and compliance with organisational standards.

The post-holder will support all operational administrative tasks necessary to deliver programs and projects on time and within budget. These programs often involve internal and external stakeholders and have fixed timelines. This role is crucial for coordinating key participants to advance the workstreams.

The Project Support Officer must possess exceptional communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, capable of managing, developing, and influencing both people and projects. Duties include timely and accurate project and program reporting, supporting quality assurance processes for individual projects, and contributing to the creation of reports and papers for relevant meetings.

Working independently without daily supervision, the post-holder will escalate any identified risks and issues through the appropriate channels

Responsibilities

The Project Support Officer is responsible for the effective planning and organisation of a range of project activities and work streams including:

• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
• Facilitating Project Outcomes
• Handling varied Inquiries
• Managing Administrative Tasks
• Ensuring Compliance
• Developing and Implementing Procedures
• Engaging in Quality and Service Improvement
• Respect and safeguard confidentiality and sensitive information
  
  

For further information about the vacancy please see the job description and personal specification attached.

Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'. We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.

Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. We are an organisation that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action.

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Laura Holt Job title: Senior International Health Coordination Officer Email address: [e-mail]