Project Support Officer
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 30 Jun 2022
- Closes
- 25 Jul 2022
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Support
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We have a fantastic opportunity for an organised and self-motivated Project Support Officer to join an established business services organisation based in Milton Keynes.
Our client is one of the fastest-growing Managed Service providers in the UK, helping customers to have access to the right people when they need them. Following significant investment and continued success, our client is now recruiting a Project Support Officer within their Implementation team.
In this role, you'll primarily be supporting Project Managers with their implementations and it's a great opportunity if you're looking to get started in a Project Management career.
Responsibilities
Assisting in gathering data from the customer to upload into the client's platform as part of the implementation
Maintaining project collateral
Updating project tracking documents, issue logs and risk registers
Supporting other members of the team
Taking meeting minutes, assigning actions and tracking progress
Data validation
Support change management efforts with all key stakeholders
Support client and supplier briefing presentations during the course of an implementation
Support client and supplier training sessions during the course of an implementation
Analysing and validating system configuration data from the client s project team
Conducting pre-Go-Live system testing
Supporting post-Implementation reviews and updating our lessons learned log Skills and Experience
This role would be perfect for fo someone already in a similar role, or recently moved into being involved in projects, or maybe in a different role, but just taken some project management qualifications.
Interest in working in the field of project management, or already in a junior project role
Willingness and ability to travel to clients across the UK when required
Own mode of transport and driving licence
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong ability to multi-task and prioritise workloads
Possess analytical and lateral thinking with strong problem-solving skills
Good attention to detail
A dynamic, honest and confident personality
A willingness to learn and a drive to succeed Preferable but not essential:
A project management qualification
An intermediate-level proficiency in MS Office including; MS Excel and MS Word
Knowledge of Matrix-CR.Net and its processes
Knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 The Project Support Officer's hours are: 8:45am - 17:30pm. The company is currently working hybrid and you'll be required to be in the office 2-3 days a week.
Benefits
Company laptop and mobile phone provided
25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
Online discounts platform for major retailers
Cycle 2 Work Scheme
Discount Gym Membership
Air conditioned, well positioned office space in Milton Keynes
Break out room with pool table
Free onsite parking
A strong sense of belonging and a great culture in a work focussed environment
Opportunities to progress Do you like the sound of this position? If you have the skills listed above then we want to talk to you. Apply today!
Please note. Every candidate will be assessed in accordance with their qualifications, merit, and ability to perform the duties of the job role advertised. Please be advised that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's religion, gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation, disability, or marital status
Our client is one of the fastest-growing Managed Service providers in the UK, helping customers to have access to the right people when they need them. Following significant investment and continued success, our client is now recruiting a Project Support Officer within their Implementation team.
In this role, you'll primarily be supporting Project Managers with their implementations and it's a great opportunity if you're looking to get started in a Project Management career.
Responsibilities
Assisting in gathering data from the customer to upload into the client's platform as part of the implementation
Maintaining project collateral
Updating project tracking documents, issue logs and risk registers
Supporting other members of the team
Taking meeting minutes, assigning actions and tracking progress
Data validation
Support change management efforts with all key stakeholders
Support client and supplier briefing presentations during the course of an implementation
Support client and supplier training sessions during the course of an implementation
Analysing and validating system configuration data from the client s project team
Conducting pre-Go-Live system testing
Supporting post-Implementation reviews and updating our lessons learned log Skills and Experience
This role would be perfect for fo someone already in a similar role, or recently moved into being involved in projects, or maybe in a different role, but just taken some project management qualifications.
Interest in working in the field of project management, or already in a junior project role
Willingness and ability to travel to clients across the UK when required
Own mode of transport and driving licence
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong ability to multi-task and prioritise workloads
Possess analytical and lateral thinking with strong problem-solving skills
Good attention to detail
A dynamic, honest and confident personality
A willingness to learn and a drive to succeed Preferable but not essential:
A project management qualification
An intermediate-level proficiency in MS Office including; MS Excel and MS Word
Knowledge of Matrix-CR.Net and its processes
Knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 The Project Support Officer's hours are: 8:45am - 17:30pm. The company is currently working hybrid and you'll be required to be in the office 2-3 days a week.
Benefits
Company laptop and mobile phone provided
25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
Online discounts platform for major retailers
Cycle 2 Work Scheme
Discount Gym Membership
Air conditioned, well positioned office space in Milton Keynes
Break out room with pool table
Free onsite parking
A strong sense of belonging and a great culture in a work focussed environment
Opportunities to progress Do you like the sound of this position? If you have the skills listed above then we want to talk to you. Apply today!
Please note. Every candidate will be assessed in accordance with their qualifications, merit, and ability to perform the duties of the job role advertised. Please be advised that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's religion, gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation, disability, or marital status