Project Support Officer

Job Location	Tadcaster
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£30,000 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time or part-time

Job Description

Ref: 575Hours: 35 hours per week, Hybrid - 3 days office based and 2 from homeBenefits:

31 days annual leave
Healthcare
Discounts from leading brands
Welfare scheme
Company pension scheme with employer contributions
Highest spec equipment for home/remote working
Free parking
hot drinks and branded soft drinks on tap!

In this fast paced role, you will be responsible for providing logistical, project and financial administration support to our clients Transformation Team allowing them to focus on managing change and supporting stakeholders.You will be effective at planning and monitoring your work, be good at resolving conflicts and be able to work well under pressure.This position is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to pursue a career in project management through developing present skills and learning new ones.You will be working closely with the Director of Transformation and members of the Transformation Team. The post holder will initially report into the Director of Transformation.Responsibilities will include:Team Administration

Provide day to day administrative support to the Transformation Team
When required, set up meetings, record minutes and manage actions
Support the Transformation Managers in monitoring the progress on projects
You may also be required to undertake other assignments from time to time, depending on the needs of the project

Project Administration

Maintain relevant project data in various systems relating to resource, new opportunities, and project records
Develop and build Executive packs, dashboards and reports
Oversee the upkeep of project documents and ensure they are fit for use
Assist in the creation of Project Initiation documents for new projects
Organise and coordinate the PAB (Project Approval Board) from developing clear agendas, recording, and publishing minutes, managing actions, and maintaining the BoW (Book of Work)
Responsible for the administration of Project Plans and Roadmaps
Provide responses to ad hoc requests for information on projects

Financial Administration

Coordinating the teams input to project forecasting
Ensure clear benefits tracking across all change programmes
Assisting with project expense management
Working closely with the Transformation Finance Business Partner when required

General Responsibilities

Maintains their personal and professional development plans
Be willing and committed to take on new work as and when required and to be proactive.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONEducation and Experience

Preferred: Educated to A-Level standard (or equivalent)
Essential: Experience of working in a project environment as part of a PMO or transformation team
Preferred: Experience or knowledge of SDLC, COTS package deployments and business change
Preferred: Professional project management qualifications that will enhance the successful applicants ability to fulfil the role
Preferred: Experience or knowledge of ITIL best practise

Personal skills/ qualities

Ability to multitask, working on several projects simultaneously and to agreed deadlines
Fast learner, able to adapt to changing, and challenging environments
Close attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work independently with minimal support, as well as within a team environment
Excellent organisation skills

Knowledge/ technical competencies Essential

Proficient user of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Project)
Practical experience of working in a matrix, or project based, environment

Desirable

Experience of controlling project budgets
Knowledge of best practices and industry standards for project management including, but not limited to, Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Glu Recruit LTD are an equal opportunities employer and are acting as a recruitment agent in the hiring of this role.Glu Recruit LTD ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment in the role that they have applied for, and any other suitable opportunity that we advertise without regard to age, belief, colour, ethnic/national origin, gender identity,race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or based on disability. If you require any additional support to apply for this role, or any other role that we advertise please contact us directly for assistance.

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