Project Support Officer

Project Support Officer (Temporary for 12 months) Location: Carbrook, Sheffield Salary: £28,914 - £31,749 Hours: 37 per week Key Responsibilities Undertake business administrative, procurement and finance administrative tasks in support of the identified work-stream as required, such as arranging and participating in meetings, preparing minutes, updating, and publishing documentation. Actively assist in the day‑to‑day delivery of planning and monitoring in all aspects of the work programme to ensure progress is in accordance with the delivery of desired outcomes. Work as part of the designated team, assisting colleagues within and across teams and from external agencies/partners and suppliers. Provide specialist business and project support advice and knowledge. Contribute to decision making and support the PMO Manager. Support project activities such as workshops (including facilitation), attending meetings etc. Monitor key activities on the projects such as action plans, risk registers etc. Highlight any changes to the PMO and Project Managers. Skills and Experience Knowledge and experience of project planning and methodologies – Prince II. Ability to collate information and assimilate into a report. Good written and oral communication skills. Previous experience of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Knowledge and experience of business models and continuous improvement models. What We Offer A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme Generous annual leave allowance A wide range of family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Flexible working arrangements including flexi‑time and hybrid working A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020‑2025 Membership to the Sports and Social Club Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks Eligibility Applicants must meet the minimum checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 3 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a prerequisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police. Appearance & Standards South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self‑expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers, staff, and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process. Key Values At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do: Fairness, Integrity & Trust. Smarter Ways of Working South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables SYP to provide an outstanding service to the community. Contact Details For further information about the role, please contact: Jessica Shaw on 07824 083807. Closing Date 12th January 2026 Candidate Information Note that, should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, the relevant pre‑employment checks are required. These include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check. Diversity & Inclusion Applications are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. Internal Candidates This vacancy is temporary; therefore, you must have the support of your current Line Manager to apply. If you are a permanent member of staff, this would be classed as a secondment opportunity. If you are on a fixed‑term contract, you must contact the Recruitment Team before applying. Further Information This role is offered on a fixed‑term basis in accordance with applicable employment legislation and South Yorkshire Police policy. Fixed‑term contracts are used where there is a genuine business need, such as project‑based work, temporary cover or time‑limited funding. The fixed term period is subject to change, linked to the posts requirements and may be subject to extension or early termination in line with appropriate notice period. Documents to Review Police Staff Recruitment Vetting Handbook – Please Click here. Application Guidance and Tips – Please Click here. FIT Values of South Yorkshire Police – Please Click here. Secondment Approval – Please Click here. View Our Recruitment Video https://youtu.be/2dGn5qti7_c #J-18808-Ljbffr