Project Support Officer

Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow (Hybrid 3x per week)

We’re supporting a key public sector client seeking an experienced Project Support Officer to provide project coordination, governance and administrative support across a range of projects and programmes.

This is a hands-on support role where you’ll work closely with Project Managers, Programme Managers and stakeholders to ensure projects are well governed, accurately reported and delivered efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Project Managers with day-to-day project delivery activities
• Maintain project plans, schedules, milestones and tracking documentation
• Manage RAID logs and monitor risks, issues, actions and dependencies
• Produce project reports, dashboards and management information
• Coordinate project meetings, workshops and governance boards
• Prepare agendas, board papers, presentations and meeting packs
• Take minutes and track actions through to completion
• Maintain project documentation, records and document repositories
• Support budget monitoring, financial tracking and reporting
• Assist with project governance, assurance reviews and audit requirements
• Liaise with stakeholders to gather updates and support delivery activities
• Ensure project controls, processes and reporting standards are followed

Key Experience:

• Experience working in a Project Support, PMO, Project Coordinator or Project Administrator role
• Experience supporting projects throughout the full project lifecycle
• Strong governance, reporting and project administration experience
• Experience managing RAID logs and project documentation
• Meeting coordination, agenda preparation and minute-taking experience
• Experience producing management information and status reports
• Strong stakeholder communication and relationship management skills
• Budget tracking, financial administration or project finance exposure
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and MS Project
• Knowledge of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2
• Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment

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