Senior Project Support Officer

Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust; Wales; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Wales is seeking a Project Support Officer to provide administrative support within their People and Culture Change Team. The successful candidate will facilitate project delivery, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and contribute to an inclusive work environment. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, along with experience in a similar role. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a busy organisational development role.
• Ability to align with Trust values and work as part of a team.
• Strong proficiency with IT applications for project reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level project and administrative support.
• Monitor project progress and report risks to Project Manager.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination among stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a competent Project Support Officer to work within our People and Culture Change Team. You will provide administrative support to projects that aim to create and maintain inclusive services and practices for our service users and staff. You will support the Trust in achieving its Strategic Equality Objectives and ensure operations comply with statutory requirements. Team projects include developing and delivering training, inclusive recruitment projects, facilitating staff networks, policy development and advising on impact assessment.

You will be a team player who demonstrates attitudes and behaviours aligned with the Trust. Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are integral to ensuring the smooth implementation of our projects.

If you have a proven track record in a busy organisational development role and are seeking a new challenge within an innovative healthcare environment, we would love to hear from you. For further details on the role, please contact [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level project and administrative support to assist in planning and delivery of projects.
• Support, facilitate and monitor project progress; identify risks and report to the Project Manager.
• Use effective communication and negotiation to overcome barriers and disseminate information to identified parties.
• Evaluate and assess project performance; capture and monitor project risks; undertake reporting and analysis using IT applications including Microsoft Office 365.
• Plan and deliver specific elements of the project; provide administrative and technical support to Project Managers; organise meetings or events.
• Develop and implement policies related to the project; maintain and order stock and supplies; support the development and delivery of training for staff at all levels.
• Develop and maintain the project library, databases and resource lists; ensure data is recorded accurately.
• Maintain effective communication and coordination among stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven track record in a busy organisational development role.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and align with Trust values.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and other IT applications for project reporting and analysis.

Remuneration and Diversity

RemarkablePeople: Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people delivering world-class patient care across Wales 24/7. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ communities and disability groups.

Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust are diverse and varied. Whatever your skills and background, you can find a fulfilling, challenging and rewarding career with us.