Do you thrive on detail? Love solving problems? As a Project Support Officer, you will be providing vital support throughout programme delivery. By keeping projects organised, efficient, and on track you will be providing delivery teams with the support needed to succeed. If you take pride in making things run smoothly, this is the opportunity for you.
The position
In this role, you will be providing comprehensive support to our project teams. You’ll enable delivery by providing timely and accurate information, supporting the development of business cases and building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Your main responsibilities will be:
* Providing practical and logistical support.
* Coordinating meetings and events.
* Contributing to programme planning and monitoring.
* Managing programme records and data.
* Supporting reporting and governance.
This position is offered as hybrid working at County Hall, Morpeth on a 2 year Fixed Term contract, with the possibility of further extension.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you’ll have applied experience in most of the following areas:
* Project and change management expertise.
* Understanding of project governance and delivery frameworks.
* Supporting project teams and maintaining documentation.
* Ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
On a personal level you are highly organised and results orientated individual. Able to effortlessly engage others, building trust and rapport. Thrive working in an agile way, foreseeing potential issues and creatively navigating barriers to delivery.
Working at Northumberland County Council
Every day we seek to create a community like no other- we share a collective passion and rare determination to deliver long-term solutions which best serve the community in which we live. Our community is at the heart of everything we do. We seek to put people first, as we push the boundaries of our BEST vision because we aspire to deliver real, lasting change.
What we offer
NCC’s vision is a “Land of Great Opportunities” for current and future generations. Being a part of NCC means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us. We believe there is no better place to live and work. But there is, of course, more to offer than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. The additional benefits we offer are designed with your career and life stage in mind.
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave package of 26 days plus bank holidays & option to purchase additional 10 days
* Flexible working practices including remote or hybrid working
* Free onsite parking with charging facilities for electric vehicles
Further Information
Please note that this role is initially offered as a 2 year Fixed Term Contract.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
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