Project Support Officer - London, United Kingdom - Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £31,120 - £37,260
  • National: £31,120 £33,085; London: £34,410 £37,260
  • A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
    Job grade:
  • Higher Executive Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • DESNZ
  • Net Zero, Nuclear and International
  • Nuclear Protection
    Type of role:
  • Policy
  • Project Delivery
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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Location

  • Aberdeen, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, SalfordAbout the job

Job summary:


Do you want a career where you can make a real difference? Do you want to work in a government department that is at the forefront of current policy making decisions that will impact the UK and beyond? If yes then a career at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) could be for you.

Here at DESNZ we are securing the UK's long term energy supply, bringing down energy bills and halving inflation.

We are seizing the opportunities of Net Zero to lead the world in new green industries and encouraging greater energy efficiency across the UK.

The work of the department has never been more timely or relevant, and by joining us you will be part of making that difference.

Our work is varied, interesting and most importantly its impactful.

Our DESNZ Values are interwoven into everything we do; we are Bold, we are Collaborative, we are Inclusive and we Learn.

As a department we are committed to these values to build a culture where everyone can thrive.


We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously.

We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer.

We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.


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Job description:


The Nuclear Directorate is focused on building the next generation of nuclear power plants, cleaning up our nuclear legacy, protecting energy supply and nuclear sites from threats and hazards, and protecting the UK from nuclear proliferation risks.


You would be joining the Nuclear Safety, Resilience and Regulation team in delivering a critical role on UK preparedness to a radiation emergency either in the UK or abroad.

In particular as part of the Programme Management Office (PMO) you will have the opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the delivery of the Radiological Response Emergency Management System (RREMS) and the gamma monitor network which feeds into RREMS.

These projects are both a critical part of the UK's national capability and help safeguard the public.


You will be a key member of the PMO team with responsibility for ensuring all project documentation is in place and kept up to date, including monitoring and tracking milestones, risks and issues, escalating issues where required.


This is likely to include:

  • Delivery
  • Supporting day to day management of projects to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints.


  • Governance

  • Work with stakeholders to provide key documentation to time and manner required, to support effective governance and decision making.


  • Risks and Issues

  • Lead on managing risk registers. Develop mitigating actions and escalate as appropriate engaging with stakeholders to identify, monitor and key risks and issues for the Project.


  • Business Case

  • Support and advise colleagues on the development of Business Cases.


  • Budget

  • Track delivery within budget and approve invoices.


  • Change Management

  • Ensure effective Change Management processes are in place.


In addition to working in the PMO, the post-holder will provide project management support across the team more widely, working closely with other colleagues.


Person specification:


To manage and coordinate RREMS budget in alignment with financial lead and wider team input, which includes supporting business planning, spending reviews and budget control.

To coordinate, supervise, and support the Head of Service Delivery and wider SOT team on core activities including:

  • Knowledge and information management.
  • Governance.
  • Planning.
  • Risk management.
  • Reporting.
  • Stakeholder engagement and communications.


  • SharePoint management

  • Identify and manage stakeholder relationships and need for senior level support.
  • Manage internal and external relationships as appropriate.
  • Assurance.

Skills and experience
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following essential criteria:

  • Good understanding of project and/or programme management tools and techniques including planning, scheduling, risk and issue management, and stakeholder engagement.
  • A selfstarter with high attention to detail who consistently and effic
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