Project Support Officer
Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) · Cheltenham, Manchester, Samlesbury · onsite
You will support project and programme delivery across planning, scheduling, risk management, governance, stakeholder engagement, change control, financial control, assurance and reporting. You will maintain high-quality information, support governance activities, identify emerging issues and provide reliable project information. You may be deployed across different projects, programmes or business areas as priorities change.
Responsibilities- Support planning, scheduling and project delivery activities
- Maintain high-quality project records and information
- Support risk management, governance, change control, financial control, assurance and reporting
- Analyse issues and present clear information to stakeholders
- Support teams to identify and respond to emerging issues
- Build productive relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders
- Drive continuous improvement across project delivery
- Adapt to changing deployments and priorities
- Travel within the UK when required
Requirements- Have at least four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English Language and Maths, or an equivalent Level 2 qualification
- Have experience in a PMO, project controls or project delivery environment
- Demonstrate Project Delivery Capability Framework knowledge, skills and behaviours at Executive Officer level
- Be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Be able to analyse project data and present information clearly and accurately
- Demonstrate stakeholder engagement and conflict-resolution skills
- Be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality
- Be able to obtain Developed Vetting
- Live within a commutable distance of Cheltenham, Samlesbury or Manchester
Benefits- Flexible working arrangements, including part-time work, compressed hours and flexible start and finish times
- 25 days of annual leave rising to 30 days after five years, plus 10.5 public and privilege holidays
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym, restaurant and on-site coffee-bar facilities at some locations
- Paid parental and adoption leave
- Training and professional networks