Are you looking to make a real difference in your next role? 3C ICT, the Shared IT Service for Cambridge City Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, and South Cambridgeshire District Council, is seeking a motivated and organised Portfolio Support Officer to join our dynamic team. As a Portfolio Support Officer, you'll provide critical business and administrative support to the Portfolio Delivery Manager, Programme Managers, and the wider Project Management team. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Supporting the creation and maintenance of project documentation, including business cases, risk registers, decision papers, and financial reports.
2. Managing administrative tasks such as preparing meeting documents, reports, and minutes for the Board and other stakeholders.
3. Collaborating with ICT teams and officers across our Partner Councils to provide project assurance, while also assisting services with capacity planning and scheduling.
4. Assisting with financial administration - raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and managing recharges and income invoicing for clients and contractors.
5. Administering and helping to develop project management tools, systems, frameworks, and processes to aid our project management service to continue to be the best PMO service across the partnership.
6. Ensuring the accuracy and accessibility of project information to facilitate informed decision-making and maximise return on investment for our partners.
7. Undertaking on-the-job learning and formal training, with support to gain project management and leadership qualifications.
We're looking for a proactive, detail-oriented team player with strong communication skills and a passion for delivering excellent customer service. Experience in providing business support or project administration in a fast-paced environment (public sector or IT experience desirable but not essential) is preferred. Other key qualities include:
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
* Good problem-solving skills and the confidence to work independently.
* An understanding of local government services is an advantage.
We are committed to your ongoing development and will provide full support and guidance as you settle into the role.
3C ICT was established in April 2016 to deliver high-quality, streamlined ICT services across our three partner councils. With a team of over 80 professionals, we support digital innovation, system integration, server management, business applications, and desktop support. We leverage platforms like Office 365, Microsoft Azure, and DevOps to stay at the forefront of technology. Our mission is to drive standardisation, automation, and optimisation of IT services to deliver value while ensuring security, privacy, and flexibility. We aim to help our councils achieve greater efficiency and improved services for residents.
We offer a hybrid working model, allowing employees to work remotely with opportunities for in-office collaboration. Candidates should be within commuting distance of our offices in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, or able to attend meetings as required.
Benefits include:
* Being part of an innovative, supportive, and collaborative team.
* Contributing to impactful projects for local communities.
* Opportunities for career progression and professional development with formal qualifications.
If you're ready for a rewarding role where your skills can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. An offer of employment is conditional upon the right to work in the UK. Huntingdonshire District Council does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and cannot provide sponsorship for this role.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all community sections and offering benefits like flexitime to support work-life balance.
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