Project Support Officer

Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX – Hybrid working
Salary: £34,434 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
Contract: Permanent
At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. As a Project Support Officer in the Project Management Office (PMO), you will see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Join us and turn your passion for progress into action. Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities 

In the role of Project Support Officer, you will actively support the Programme and Project Managers in the successful management and implementation of projects across the service.

Your duties will include:

• overseeing and coordinating projects to ensure they are delivered effectively, managed appropriately, and supported with the necessary learning resources for service stakeholders
• providing project support to Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) programmes and project leads
• collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure successful delivery of project outputs and outcomes
  monitoring progress by compiling PMO-related data, updates and reports.

You will need: 

• enthusiasm, focus and motivation to thrive in a challenging and rewarding role
• a solid understanding of programme and project management methodologies
• strong organisational skills and excellent interpersonal abilities, with confidence communicating at all levels
• proficient IT skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and project management software
• a professional approach, demonstrating integrity and actively promoting Suffolk County Council’s We Aspire values
• flexibility and resilience, remaining calm under pressure and able to tackle complex organisational challenges while delivering solutions at pace.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don’t meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The Project Management Office play a pivotal role in SFRS and are key in understanding the resource requirements and priorities of the Service, ensuring that the many projects either planned or in progress can be delivered effectively and efficiently. The PMO also provide the Service with assurance that project benefits have been realised and lead on lessons learned activities to ensure continuous improvement.

We are a small friendly team who work flexibly to ensure that all members of the team can develop their skills across all areas whilst ensuring our key objectives are being met.

To learn more and apply click here.