Project Support Officer

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Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Support Officer to join a public sector project team. The contractor will be instrumental in managing financial processes and supporting governance activities, working in a hybrid arrangement. This is an initial 12-month contract with the possibility of a further extension, aimed at enhancing project delivery and compliance within the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and administer finance processes within the project framework.
  • Maintain finance workbooks and assist in budget tracking and reporting.
  • Track delivery progress and produce regular progress reports.
  • Maintain RAID logs and support risk and issue management activities.
  • Prepare governance and approval documentation, ensuring compliance.
  • Support internal and external audit activities as required.
  • Arrange and facilitate workshops, meetings, and planning events.
  • Produce meeting packs, agendas, and minutes when necessary.

Requirements

  • Experience as a Project Support Officer, PMO Analyst, or Project Coordinator.
  • Proven experience in managing project-level financial reporting.
  • Background in supporting governance, assurance, and audit activities.
  • Strong reporting and management information skills.
  • Experience in maintaining RAID logs and supporting risk and issue management processes.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities.
  • Proficiency in organising events, workshops, and project meetings.
  • Experience with tools like Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence in Agile environments.
SkillsAgile, PMO, Azure, DevOps
LocationEdinburgh
TypeHybrid
Rate
£250/day
SourceLinkedIn
RecruiterLorien
Posted28/07/26