Description
SmartSourcing have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Project Support Officer/PSO REMOTE.Start date ASAP - until March 2021
Rate 185 per day Inside IR35/Inscope/Umbrella Co.
We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Project Support Officer/PSO to join our multi-disciplinary team.
*Please note that due to remote-working, it is a requirement that the candidate must have their own laptop/desktop that can be used until office working resumes.*
Successful candidates will be experienced in working with a variety of project delivery approaches and able to deliver successful outcomes. For instance by:
supporting delivery of projects products to Time, Cost Quality
securing the confidence and trust of the organisation through collaborative and effective communication
managing projects using Project Online, Microsoft Project or similar tool
Microsoft Office knowledge would be an advantage
As a Project Support Officer, you will cover a diverse range of activities to support the delivery of the programme and the project's objectives.
The Project Support Officer enables the smooth running of the project and programme by supporting the project manager through the operation of project management processes, and the co-ordination of business management actions and activities on their behalf.
Key Responsibilities
Planning and scheduling
Assist with and maintain appropriate systems to enable effective planning and scheduling.
Monitoring and reporting
Assist in maintaining project controls and in producing project reports.
Admin
Responsible for project file management using robust version control. Organise key project meetings and provide secretariat support.
Resources
Management of staff as appropriate, including their development.
Stakeholder
Assist with maintaining the stakeholder log for internal and external stakeholders.
Act as the focal point for project responses to external requests for information.
Financial control
Assist with the monitor of project spend and contribute to the compilation of budgets. Maintains an accurate asset register for the project.
Risks and Issues
Assist with and maintain risk and issue logs, escalating as appropriate.
Please note that due to remote-working, it is a requirement that the candidate must have their own laptop/desktop that can be used until office working resumes.
It is preferred for candidates to have existing DBS clearance and immediate availability, due to the urgency of the requirement.
Location of post North West. Local office or home based with regular travel post Covid.