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.