Project Support Officer

4 weeks ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom West Midlands Combined Authority Full time

Job Introduction

Are you a highly organised, self-motivated individual who thrives within a dynamic and ever-changing environment?

Are you seeking a varied role within an organisation that plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the West Midlands? If so, this may be the perfect role for you.

Our Innovation team have a brand-new role for a Project Support Officer on a fixed term basis until January 2025. In this role, you will play a crucial role in overseeing project progress and assisting project leads in ensuring timely, budget-conscious, and high-quality project delivery. As an integral part of the team, you'll engage collaboratively across the organisation, providing comprehensive support for various projects within the Electric Vehicle portfolio.

Joining a dynamic team of four experienced professionals, you'll play a pivotal role in diverse projects such as Local EV Infrastructure delivery, the 2027 Intelligent Transport Systems World Congress, and our newly established Intelligent Transport Lab. This presents an excellent opportunity for you to take the lead in our project teams, spearheading seamless coordination, efficient communication, and meticulous documentation. It's a genuine chance for professional growth as you contribute to innovative and high-profile projects.

We need someone who has strong attention to detail, is highly proactive and understands the importance of being a team player.

**What you will be doing**
- Support the delivery of capital projects and approved revenue funded projects for both internal facing and external parties.
- Provide support in the management of the approved project budget.
- Support in the identification and management of risks and issues on projects.
- Support in the management of procurement activities
- Produce and support on the internal and external project reporting.
- Build internal and external stakeholder awareness and support development of plans and new opportunities.

About you
- An understanding of Project management methodologies
- Able to deal with complex problems.
- Excellent analytical skill
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to plan and prioritise your time effectively.

Creating an Inclusive Workplace

We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying. If your values align with ours and you are dedicated to working towards a future we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days of paid annual leave, Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers. For more details, please visit the benefits page on our careers site.

Location

WMCA operates a hybrid way of working, which involves a combination of office-based work and remote work. This approach allows for flexibility and adaptability to meet individual needs and preferences. We understand that not everyone can benefit from this way of working, and so we also promote flexible working options whenever possible to support work-life balance.

The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane. It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely, with at least 1 day a week spent in the office.

About us

Our vision is to create a better connected, more prosperous, fairer, greener, and healthier region. We aim to achieve this vision by living our values, which include being a partnership organisation, valuing and respecting our people, fostering a can-do attitude, and encouraging innovation. WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as "Leaders in Diversity," and has been recognized as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, committed to interviewing all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential role criteria. WMCA believes that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work.

Application Process

We ask that you upload a Supporting Statement telling us why you are right for the role. Please remove your name from this before uploading it.

Applicants will need to evidence that they have the legal right to work in the UK. If we make an offer of employment, we will need to check that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.

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