Job Overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Project Support Officer to support the delivery of a variety of projects within the portfolio of the Informatics Programme across BCU. The Project Support Officer will assist other project staff in ensuring the programme’s required outcomes are successfully achieved by providing high‑level project and administrative support to more senior members of the project team. Working as part of the project team they will be the first point of contact for many staff and will be required to provide support, training and guidance to other project staff, contributing to the development of policies and procedures for their own work area. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main Duties
* Have a good level of knowledge and understanding of project processes and methodology to ensure effective management of the project documentation library.
* Responsibility for workflow within a complex Work Package to support project delivery.
* Act as a “configuration librarian” by developing and maintaining the project library, databases and associated resource lists.
* Assist in project planning and monitor plans to ensure the project remains on target, highlighting and escalating any issues and risks proactively.
* Ensure that standard project‑management methodologies are applied to progress and successfully deliver projects.
* Communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior members of operational and project teams.
Working for our Organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and “Proud to Lead” competence framework. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* Educated to Diploma level / equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
* Evidence of Continual Professional Development
Desirable Criteria
* PRINCE II
Experience
Essential Criteria
* Significant experience of working within a demanding/high intensity administrative setting
* Able to use own initiative and judgement to analyse and resolve complex problems
Desirable Criteria
* Exposure to projects and project management
Skills
Essential Criteria
* Excellent communication skills
* Proven ability to take salient minutes accurately
* To be able to work independently and on own initiative
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
* Knowledge and understanding of project methodology
Personal Attributes
Essential Criteria
* Enthusiastic and motivated individual
* Work as part of team and on own initiative
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
* Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare
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