Job Title: Project Support Administrator / Project Support Officer
Contract Type: 12‑month PAYE Contract
Location: York, Sheffield or Eastleigh
Hybrid working – approx. 50% on site
Overview
We are seeking an organised and proactive Project Support Administrator to support delivery across a range of projects within a regulated financial services environment. The role sits within a matrix organisation, working closely with project managers, governance teams and third‑party suppliers to ensure effective coordination, reporting and oversight.
This is a hands‑on support role suited to someone with strong administrative, coordination and stakeholder management skills, ideally with experience in financial services or insurance.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide day‑to‑day project support across multiple workstreams
* Support risk and governance activities, ensuring appropriate documentation is maintained and actions are tracked
* Coordinate meetings, materials and follow‑ups, bringing the right people together at the right time
* Produce and maintain project reporting, including light‑touch plans and high‑level progress views
* Support use of portfolio or planning tools (e.g. Planview or similar)
* Track actions, dependencies, risks and issues, escalating where required
* Liaise with internal teams and third‑party suppliers to ensure alignment and information flow
* Operate effectively within a matrix environment, balancing priorities across stakeholders
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience in a project support, PMO, or project administration role
* Experience working in financial services or insurance environments
* Comfortable working in a regulated environment with governance and risk frameworks
* Experience supporting projects involving third‑party suppliers
* Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
* Confident communicator, able to engage and coordinate across teams
* Experience with project reporting and planning tools (Planview experience desirable)
* Previous Aviva experience would be advantageous but not essential
Working Arrangement
* Hybrid model with approximately 50% office attendance
* Offices based in York, Sheffield or Eastleigh