Job Description
NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD
Are recruiting for
Project Support Officer
About us
The Northern Lighthouse Board is the General Lighthouse Authority for Scotland and the Isle of Man, responsible for the superintendence and management of all lighthouses, buoys and beacons within those waters.
Salary and Benefits
* £35,141 per year rising to £38,663 after the first year in post
* Hybrid Working & flexi time when working in the office
* A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28%
* Annual Leave allowance of 25 days, rising by 1 day per year of service up to 30 days
* 11.5 days for Public Holidays
* Generous sick pay scheme and family leave policies
* Excellent training and development opportunities
The Role – Overview
The Project Support Officer covers a diverse range of activities to support the delivery of the project objectives for three major projects at different stages of their lifecycles - Vessel Replacement Pole Star (Closure), Aviation Services (Full Business Case), and Vessel Replacement Pharos (Initiation). The Project Support Officer enables the smooth running of the Project Management Office (PMO) by supporting the PMO’s Project Team in the delivery and development of these projects.
The role involves assisting with and maintaining project plans, timelines, specifications, and reporting, ensuring that project deadlines are met. Additionally, the role will cover the development and delivery of business case work streams and project documentation.
Our ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and experience….
* Direct or indirect project management experience (experience working in a project environment)
* Competency in Microsoft applications (including MS Office suite, SharePoint, Outlook)
* File management/Asset Information Management experience
* The ability to plan, organise and work to tight deadlines
* For further details and an application form please download an application from our website
CLOSING DATE: Friday 1st August 2025
The NLB is an Equal Opportunities employer