Programme & Project Support Officer, NN1 1ED
4 days ago
We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
- Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
- Car Lease scheme via Tusker.
- Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.
- Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
- Commsave- Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).
- Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.
- Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.
We are seeking a dedicated Project and Programme Support Officer (PPSO) to provide essential support for programme and project management.
This role will be pivotal in delivering comprehensive assistance, including software support, guidance on project tools (MS Project and others), and the promotion of best practices in project management.
The PPSO will play a key role in ensuring consistent and effective project governance, helping our teams to define, monitor, and report on project progress with clarity and efficiency.
What will you be doing?The Project and Programme Support Officer (PPSO) will be responsible for providing vital support in project management software tools, guiding project teams on effective usage, including the application of MS Project and other tools.
This role will be instrumental in promoting adherence to project management best practices across the council, ensuring all projects are consistently defined, governed, and managed.
The PPSO will oversee the preparation of project status reports, enabling transparent and regular updates for stakeholders.
Additionally, the role requires the provision of project support across both the Construction Team and the broader Assets & Environment Team, fostering a collaborative approach to delivering our projects and programmes.
About youThe ideal candidate will have:
- A strong background in project management support.
- Proficiency in MS Project and other project management tools.
- Excellent organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects.
- Strong communication skills and a commitment to promoting best practices.
If you are passionate about supporting high-quality project management and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment, we encourage you to apply.
About us We’re a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. As a new authority, we’re embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.-
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