Project Support Officer - Coventry, United Kingdom - Orbit Group

Orbit Group
Orbit Group
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Coventry, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Description
We're building thriving communities as one of the UK's largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.


We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live.

More than 100,000 people live in our homes.

If you want to experience work that's truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.

Work for Orbit. Believe in people.


The role


In this exciting role of Project Support Officer you will be working as part of the Projects team to support the Programme Manager in all project support activities.

You will get to work on multiple projects of varying size across the organisation.


This role is part of Corporate Services where you'll help us give colleagues the support they need to be brilliant.


What you'll achieve

Your key responsibilities will be too:

  • Support the Project Manager in ensuring governance is effective by managing action tracking, taking minutes, maintaining project RAID log, updating project plan etc.
  • Raising and tracking purchase requisition/orders
  • Project admin including setting up workshops and meetings
  • Work with third party suppliers to support project delivery
  • Other adhoc duties as required

What you'll bring


To be successful in this role you will need to be highly organised with the ability to prioritise and negotiate deadlines.


Essential skills

  • Proficient IT skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Excellent written/oral communication skills
  • Understanding or Project Management approaches and methodologies
  • Experience working in a similar role at a similar level

Why Orbit?
Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.

Here's what you can expect to enjoy with us.


A rewarding experience that works for you


We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive.

For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.


A place to progress
From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you're a student, graduate or experienced professional we'll support you to grow.

For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills.

As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.


A purpose to feel proud of
We're proud to make a difference to people together.

We're values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.

What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.

Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.***
How we hire
We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:

  • Interview(s)
  • Decision and offer
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