Project Support Officer - £220 - 12 Weeks

Title: Project Support Officer

Duration: 12 Weeks

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

Rate: £220 Inside IR35

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.

* 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

* 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