Overview
The Project Support Officer will play a critical role in managing finance processes and supporting project delivery within a public sector organization. They will collaborate with different teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, facilitate communication among stakeholders, and maintain governance frameworks while supporting the overall objectives of the lab. This position is ideal for someone looking to contribute to a dynamic project environment while working with a range of project management tools.
Responsibilities
- Manage and administer finance processes within the lab, ensuring accuracy and consistency of financial data.
- Track delivery progress and draft related reports for stakeholders.
- Support lab leads in preparing documentation for Executive Actions Boards (EAB).
- Maintain and escalate actions in the lab RAID log.
- Act as an ambassador for the LOAD governance framework and provide coaching on its use.
- Facilitate preparation for Authority to Proceed Packs (ATPs) across work streams.
- Organise project events, including audits and stakeholder meetings.
- Generate reports and provide support on tools like Azure DevOps and Jira/Confluence as needed.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in managing project-level financial reporting.
- Strong organizational skills in arranging events such as audits.
- Proven ability in embedding governance frameworks within teams.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders.
- Experience with Agile delivery methodologies is preferred.
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence is an advantage.
- Capable of working under deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
- Ability to adapt and provide clear explanations of project processes and governance.