Project Support Officer

**Project Support Officer**

**12 month FTC / 37 hour per week**

Leeds Bradford Airport ® is one of the fastest growing regional airports in the UK, welcoming up to 4 million passengers through our doors every year. We are committed to employing high quality people who are ambitious to succeed and support our exciting plans for the future, whilst delivering an outstanding service for our customers.

We understand that our employees are our most important asset when it comes to providing the best service possible to our customers. We therefore operate with a **ONE TEAM** mentality, to enable us to **DO THE RIGHT THING** and ultimately **BE THE BEST** in what we do.

Working on our exciting LBA:REGEN Project we are looking to employ a PSO who will support Programme Directors to produce and distribute important documents including Project plans and budget trackers while collaborating with the wider team to ensure all work complies with LBA Project Delivery Methodology.

**Snapshot of the role**:

- **Ensure projects stay on track** by adhering to LBA delivery methodology.
- **Provide key project insights** with timely, accurate information for managers.
- **Summarise and report** on project progress regularly for the programme director.
- **Lead Risk ID Workshops** and collaborate with the PMO to manage risks effectively.
- **Monitor and update risks and issues** to keep projects running smoothly.
- **Facilitate risk reviews** with project owners and senior management to ensure mitigation.
- **Coordinate logistics** for meetings, workshops, and training to support project delivery.
- **Produce clear, concise status reports** to keep all stakeholders informed.
- **Manage purchase orders** and track project budgets with attention to detail.
- **Communicate with confidence** across all levels to maintain strong project governance.

**Essential Skills & Experience**:

- Strong **stakeholder management** and excellent communication skills.
- Proficient in **Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint**, and other key IT tools.
- Highly **organised** with a keen eye for detail and efficiency.
- Able to **explain and enforce** the importance of accurate, consistent project documentation.
- Familiar with **Prince2**, **ITIL**, and **P30** frameworks.
- **Business Management Degree** or equivalent qualification.

**What we are looking for**:
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a busy environment and knows how to juggle multiple tasks. You should be comfortable working with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, and have a solid understanding of project management tools. Experience in supporting projects, whether that’s keeping documentation up to date or helping teams meet deadlines, is a must. You should also be someone who can set priorities and remain calm when things get hectic.

It’s not just about the skills; it’s about the way we work together. We’re all about being **ONE TEAM**, supporting each other and working towards the same goals. Integrity is at the core of everything we do—we always **DO THE RIGHT THING**. And we’re ambitious: we want to **BE THE BEST** and become one of the leading airports in the UK. If you share our values and are excited about playing a role in helping us reach that goal, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’re passionate about project support, enjoy collaborating with others, and want to make an impact in a fast-growing business, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

**What we will offer in return**:

- Competitive Salary
- Discretionary bonus
- Free onsite parking
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Brand new shiny, top of the range office
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free lounge access
- Onsite discounts
- Friendly work environment
- Employee Assistance programme
- Genuine career opportunities

This is an extremely varied and exciting role working a Monday to Friday working pattern. Applicants must have a 5-year checkable work history and will be required to complete a basic DBS check; in addition, further checks may apply.