Job summary
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 programmes 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
The post holder would be expected to have a good level of knowledge and understanding of project processes and methodology to ensure effective management of the project documentation library. The post holder would also have responsibility for workflow within a more complex Work Package to support the delivery of the project.
The post holder will be required to act as 'configuration librarian' by developing and maintaining the project library, databases and associated resource lists. They will also be required to assist in project planning and monitor plans to ensure the project remains on target, highlighting and escalating any issues and risks proactively.
The post holder will also ensure that standard project management methodologies are applied to progress and successfully deliver projects. The post holder is expected to have a good level of interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders including senior members of the operational and project teams.
Prince 2 Foundation is desirable for this post.
Qualifications (Essential)
* Educated to Diploma level / equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
* Evidence of continuous professional development
Qualifications (Desirable)
* PRINCE2 certification
Experience (Essential)
* Significant experience of working within a demanding/high intensity administrative setting
* Able to use own initiative and judgement to analyse and resolve complex problems
Experience (Desirable)
* Exposure to projects and project management
Skills (Essential)
* Excellent communication skills
* Proven ability to take salient minutes accurately
* To be able to work independently and on own initiative
Knowledge (Essential)
* Knowledge and understanding of project methodology
Personal Attributes (Essential)
* Enthusiastic and motivated individual
* Work as part of a team and on own initiative
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/criminal-record-checks-for-overseas-applicants.
Employer details
Employer name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address: Bangor, Wrexham, Bowen Court, LL57 2PW
Website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/
Additional information
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.
Job location
Bangor, Wrexham, Bowen Court
Qualifications and contract details
Band 4
Salary: £27,898 to £30,615 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
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