Project Support Officer jobs in United Kingdom

Are you a dynamic, self-motivated individual with the ability to work creatively and accurately under pressure while sticking to tight deadlines? Do you have a passion for technical innovation while delivering work to the highest standards? Are you devoted to continuous improvement, delivering benefits for organisations and their customers? We may just have your ideal role!

We are about to replace our social care case management system, affecting almost 3,000 employees. This substantial project requires significant engagement from services across the county. We are seeking Support Officers to join our motivated, forward-thinking project team. These are 18-month fixed-term posts.

• Work closely with our implementation partner and workstream leads to support the delivery of our new system (Liquidlogic), covering areas such as System Design and Configuration, Finance, Testing, and User Support.
• Complete assigned tasks from the project plan accurately and within required timescales.
• Document and escalate issues encountered promptly.
• Write test scripts for users to test areas of the new system.
• Support data cleansing activities, providing reports and data extracts as needed.
• Provide reliable support to users on-site or via helpdesk, answering routine queries, investigating issues, and signposting to guidance.

• Excellent communication skills for interacting with various stakeholders.
• Experience in building effective working relationships quickly.
• Good planning and organisation skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to analyse technical functionality and translate it into understandable guidance.
• Attention to detail with quick issue identification and solutions.
• Flexible approach to work, able to prioritise and adapt.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you'd like a further discussion about the role, please contact Jen Shorter, Jane Smith, or Claire Duffy via email.

Shortlisting: week commencing 11 August 2025. Interviews: week commencing 15 September 2025. We support flexible working and consider full or part-time applications.

Please note: The job title on the description is ‘Care Systems Support Officer’, but the advertised title is ‘Project Support Officer (Liquidlogic Implementation)’ to reach a wider candidate pool.

Our recruitment process anonymises applications during shortlisting to focus on relevant information. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight your suitability.

We are a community-focused organisation with values centered on ambition, pride, and support for our employees. We offer a supportive working environment with benefits designed to help you achieve your potential and work-life balance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, offering a guaranteed interview for applicants meeting minimum criteria.