An exicting opportunity for individuals with Project Support experience in the Public Sector, our client is recruiting for the role of a Project Support Officer in the heart of Cambridge. This is a part-time role, allowing flexibility for the candidate. There is also the option to work from home if necessary. PAY RATE: £15.81

You will be required to do the following:

To deliver comprehensive and effective support to all aspects of the programme and project management process, with specific focus on supporting the implementation of the Council's new governance model.

Provide support and advice to programme and project officers in the use and exploitation of the project management system PM3, specifically to promote good project status reporting and ensure projects conform to the Council's governance framework.

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. Act as a secretariat for Portfolio Boards, providing comprehensive administrative support, co-ordination and organision of project information, data and documents, diary management and note taking/ follow up actions, as required.

2. Provide support and advice for programme and project officers to comply with the programme and project management process including planning, approvals, financial tracking, risk/issue management, status reporting and change control, through the programme and project management system.

3. Manage and co-ordinate the use of the programme and project management software on behalf of the Corporate Programme Office making sure all projects and statuses are being updated in a timely manner, including liaison with senior managers, project officers and external stakeholders as necessary.

4. Maintain the programme and project management system, providing advice and guidance for programme and project officers in using it, including informal training and management of user accounts, as well as liaison with the software supplier for issue resolution and upgrades etc.

5. Monitor, administer and act as first point of contact for the Corporate Programme Office email account, including resolution of enquiries and assigning appropriate actions, processing of information and escalation of requests, as well as general maintenance and upkeep.

6. Carry out any other duties as required by the Corporate Programme Office from time to time, in accordance with the grading of the post.

To apply, please contact Hajira Shaikh on (phone number removed) or email your CV

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