Project Support Officer

3 weeks ago


Ipswich, United Kingdom Environment Agency Full time

Number of jobs available 1- 5
- Region 1- East of England, South East, Yorkshire and the Humber
- City/Town 1- Ipswich, London, Peterborough, Reading, Welwyn Garden City
- Grade 1- Staff Grade 3
- Post Type 1- Permanent
- Working Pattern 1- Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
- Role Type 1- Programme and Project Management
- Salary Minimum 1- £27,245
- Job description 1- We are looking for Project Support Officers to support the delivery of exciting, innovative projects including flood risk management studies and schemes that reduce the risk of flooding to communities and enhance the environment.
You will give teams the support they need to do their jobs more effectively by assisting Project Managers on the delivery of their projects or completing office administrative tasks for the whole team. It’s a valued role with a diverse range of work across a wide range of projects, giving you an in-depth understanding of large-scale projects.

You will become involved in a range of activities such as handling and processing data, setting up new project workspaces, organising and taking meeting minutes, preparing notice of entry letters and public newsletters, ordering site signage, running reports, and accompanying Project Managers on site visits.

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
- The team 1- Each PCM hub is led by a Delivery Manager overseeing between 70-120 staff, supported by Programme Specialists, Programme Managers and Project Team Managers (PTM). Each PTM manages 8-15 Project Executives, Project Managers and Project Support Officers who manage the day-to-day delivery of projects within our flood & coastal erosion risk management programme using our framework suppliers. Other internal roles forming part of our integrated delivery teams include commercial, environmental, asset managers, financial, estates, and legal.
- Experience/skills required 1- A Levels (or equivalent) are desirable. Subjects that may be particularly advantageous include maths/statistics, geography, English, environmental studies, business studies, economics and computer science.
Confidence in using MS Office.
Numeracy and report writing skills, analytical skills to solve problems, take responsibility and make decisions and data management.
Good organisational and planning skills essential.
This role interacts with many different contacts across the Environment Agency, so a background of working in a customer-facing environment, demonstrating good communication skills useful. You should be positive, enjoy helping colleagues and take pride in your work.
Some experience of working in a project environment useful.
Able to work under pressure, prioritising workload and meeting deadlines.
- Contact and additional information 1- Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers numerous choices to accommodate the demands that personal commitments may present. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development.
The role may require travel to project sites and project team meetings. Overnight stays may occasionally be necessary.
Driving licence ideally required. Lease car is available where there is a clear business need.

Interviews likely commence start of April 2024


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