Project Support Officer - Ref: RT15622 Walsall, England
Job description
Project Support Officer - Ref: RT15622
Salary: £23,194 - £26,845 per annum
Contract: 2 years fixed term
Please note that when you apply for this post, you will be directed to our Walsall Careers page and asked to complete a Walsall Council online application form. You will also be able to view the Job Description and Employee Specification. We do not accept CV's.
The Walsall Proud Programme team are looking for a talented and tenacious individual who can help us to deliver change in line with the council’s transformation programme.
Developing technologies, customer expectations and external budget pressures mean we need to modernise and rethink how we deliver our services.
We are recruiting a Project Support Officer to support the Proud Programme and Project Team in the successful delivery of Proud transformation programmes and projects.
Working as a key member of the Proud Programme Management Office, you will support the team to deliver successful design, planning and delivery of council wide transformation change projects including management of business case and project initiation and management to achieve benefit realisation including efficiencies, savings and improved customer satisfaction.
- You will work closely with senior managers, directors, programme and project managers and the wider project management teams
- You will also assist with the development of project plans, including capture and tracking of data.
- You will assist with the capture and review of risks, issues, dependencies and benefits.
- You will provide support to and assist with the delivery of transformation projects in accordance with best practice methodology.
We are looking for someone who has strong planning skills along with the ability and experience to work well with project teams in the development and delivery of change projects.
If you’re ready for your next challenge, we’re ready to hear from you!
Closing date: Sunday 19th February 2023
** Please note we will not be accepting applications from those who have applied for this role in our previous advert. **
Please be aware that this is a “rolling advert” and that during this time, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as part of the shortlisting process. Any candidates that are unsuccessful during either the shortlisting or the interview stages will not be reconsidered if they re-apply during this time. The advert will be closed when all positions are filled.
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months
Salary: £23,194.00-£26,845.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Walsall
Application deadline: 19/02/2023
Reference ID: RT15622
