Project Support Officer - Leeds, United Kingdom - Bridge of Hope

Bridge of Hope

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Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Have you ever wanted to work in the Civil service? Do you enjoy working on projects and have experience working in project support roles? If so, then please read on as we are looking for project support officers to join our client the Ministry of Justice.

This is a great opportunity to get yourself established within the civil service

Hybrid working, 2 days in the office, 3 at home
Location: Leeds city centre (ls1).

Hours: Full time

Monday
Friday 37 hours a week can be flexible around these hours)
Pay rate: £14.09 per hour
Assignment: Temporary/ongoing

About the role

These Project Support roles will be treated as specialised flexible resource to support the MoJ Portfolio priority projects. You will be expected to support the programmes and projects in maintaining the Project Delivery process and tasks. You will need adaptable and flexible skills to adapt and be comfortable with a fast-paced changing environment.

Responsibilities for the role are:

Secretariat for Project Delivery Board
Diarising meetings with a large range of stakeholders across the project
Assisting with project reporting, monitoring and planning
Providing general workstream support
Ability to assist /support with and maintain appropriate systems to enable effective planning and scheduling.
Ability to assist in maintaining project controls and in producing project reports through guidance.
Responsible for project file management using robust version control. Organise key project meetings and provide secretariat support.
Assist with maintaining the stakeholder log for internal and external stakeholders. Act as the focal point for project responses to external requests for information.
Assist with the monitor of project spend and contribute to the compilation of budgets. Maintains an accurate asset register for the project.
Assist with and maintain risk and issue logs, escalating as appropriate.
Experience of organising teams, establishing processes and working to deadlines.
Confidence in using all Microsoft packages
Confident with dealing senior stakeholders

Desirable:

Project Management knowledge or experience
Civil Service experience

About Us

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