1,249 Project Support jobs in the United Kingdom

Contract onsite in London

This contract roles will require you to conduct security clearance prior to assignment. The Project Support Officer role is conducted in an environment that is far from ordinary, therefore, we're not looking for ordinary.

Qualification:

* Prince2 or APM qualified

Experience:

* Proven track record of providing support to projects

* Experienced in applying appropriate and differing methodologies/techniques to aid projects and maximise delivery success

Job purpose and key responsibilities:

* Facilitate the creation and update of project plans

* Identify and track progress against project milestones

* Scheduling of project meetings including checkpoint and board meetings

* Ensuring all documentation and communication is distributed as established in the project plans

* Implementing project improvements as and when identified

* Managing and updating of key project reports including:

* Monthly highlight reports

* Risk and issues log

* Finance forecasting spreadsheets

* Action logs

* Ensuring all project activity meets with the organisations compliance standards

* Producing ad-hoc reports as requested by the project manager

Skills required:

* Interpersonal Skills

* Have financial competence

* PM experience with delivery focus

* Experience in routine reporting

* General administrative skills including the use of MS packages

* Good communication and listening skills and the ability to deal with key project stakeholders

* Excellent organisational and administration skills

Technical skills:

* Experience of using project tools (i.e. MS Projects, Primavera)

As an organisation and as a team, Guidant Global are committed to fostering an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace, where every employee and contractor feels valued and empowered throughout their time with us.

We actively seek to recruit talent from all backgrounds, and to draw on a rich blend of experiences, perspectives and creativity. We believe that when people are respected and included, they are motivated to bring their best and whole selves to work, leading to innovative solutions and exceptional outcomes for all parties

Your new company
A local government organisation is on a journey to make its service offering more efficient and effective, with the aim to reduce costs in the long term and aligning with future strategic alliances.

Your new role
As a Project Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the successful migration of suppliers. You will assist the Project Manager in coordinating all aspects of the project, oversee supplier management, prepare and maintain project documentation, and ensure clear communication with stakeholders. Your responsibilities will also include conducting quality assurance activities, organising and scheduling project tasks, monitoring project finances, and managing project issues and risks.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in supplier management
• Ideally, experience working within local government or the public sector.
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Trello).
• Ability to analyse data and generate reports.
• Knowledge of supplier management processes and council policies.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Your new company
A local government organisation is on a journey to make its service offering more efficient and effective, with the aim to reduce costs in the long term and aligning with future strategic alliances.

Your new role
As a Project Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the successful migration of suppliers. You will assist the Project Manager in coordinating all aspects of the project, oversee supplier management, prepare and maintain project documentation, and ensure clear communication with stakeholders. Your responsibilities will also include conducting quality assurance activities, organising and scheduling project tasks, monitoring project finances, and managing project issues and risks.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in supplier management
• Ideally, experience working within local government or the public sector.
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Trello).
• Ability to analyse data and generate reports.
• Knowledge of supplier management processes and council policies.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Contract onsite in London

This contract roles will require you to conduct security clearance prior to assignment. The Project Support Officer role is conducted in an environment that is far from ordinary, therefore, we're not looking for ordinary.

Qualification:

* Prince2 or APM qualified

Experience:

* Proven track record of providing support to projects

* Experienced in applying appropriate and differing methodologies/techniques to aid projects and maximise delivery success

Job purpose and key responsibilities:

* Facilitate the creation and update of project plans

* Identify and track progress against project milestones

* Scheduling of project meetings including checkpoint and board meetings

* Ensuring all documentation and communication is distributed as established in the project plans

* Implementing project improvements as and when identified

* Managing and updating of key project reports including:

* Monthly highlight reports

* Risk and issues log

* Finance forecasting spreadsheets

* Action logs

* Ensuring all project activity meets with the organisations compliance standards

* Producing ad-hoc reports as requested by the project manager

Skills required:

* Interpersonal Skills

* Have financial competence

* PM experience with delivery focus

* Experience in routine reporting

* General administrative skills including the use of MS packages

* Good communication and listening skills and the ability to deal with key project stakeholders

* Excellent organisational and administration skills

Technical skills:

* Experience of using project tools (i.e. MS Projects, Primavera)

As an organisation and as a team, Guidant Global are committed to fostering an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace, where every employee and contractor feels valued and empowered throughout their time with us.

We actively seek to recruit talent from all backgrounds, and to draw on a rich blend of experiences, perspectives and creativity. We believe that when people are respected and included, they are motivated to bring their best and whole selves to work, leading to innovative solutions and exceptional outcomes for all parties

Your new company
A local government organisation is on a journey to make its service offering more efficient and effective, with the aim to reduce costs in the long term and aligning with future strategic alliances.

Your new role
As a Project Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the successful migration of suppliers. You will assist the Project Manager in coordinating all aspects of the project, oversee supplier management, prepare and maintain project documentation, and ensure clear communication with stakeholders. Your responsibilities will also include conducting quality assurance activities, organising and scheduling project tasks, monitoring project finances, and managing project issues and risks.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in supplier management
• Ideally, experience working within local government or the public sector.
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Trello).
• Ability to analyse data and generate reports.
• Knowledge of supplier management processes and council policies.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Your new company
A local government organisation is on a journey to make its service offering more efficient and effective, with the aim to reduce costs in the long term and aligning with future strategic alliances.

Your new role
As a Project Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the successful migration of suppliers. You will assist the Project Manager in coordinating all aspects of the project, oversee supplier management, prepare and maintain project documentation, and ensure clear communication with stakeholders. Your responsibilities will also include conducting quality assurance activities, organising and scheduling project tasks, monitoring project finances, and managing project issues and risks.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in supplier management
• Ideally, experience working within local government or the public sector.
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Trello).
• Ability to analyse data and generate reports.
• Knowledge of supplier management processes and council policies.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Job Advertisement: Project Support Officer

Location: Nibley, South Gloucestershire
Contract Type: Temporary
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hourly Rate: 26.00
End Date: March 31, 2026

Are you ready to make a difference in public transport? Join our dynamic team as a Project Support Officer and play a vital role in enhancing the transport infrastructure within South Gloucestershire and beyond!

What You'll Do:

As a Project Support Officer, you'll be at the heart of exciting projects aimed at transforming transport in our communities. Here's a snapshot of your key responsibilities:

Manage correspondence across various projects, ensuring smooth communication.
Arrange and attend meetings, workshops, and engagement events.
draught detailed agendas, record minutes, and follow up on actions.
Collaborate closely with project managers and team members from departments like StreetCare, communications, property services, and finance.
Prepare and deliver project reports and presentations.
Occasionally attend engagement events in the evenings to connect with stakeholders.

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a proactive professional with a passion for project support and a keen interest in transport-related initiatives. Our ideal candidate will have:

Substantial experience in project support, methodologies, and tools, ideally within the transport sector.
Proficiency in IT packages, including MS Word, Excel, Teams, and preferably D365.
An ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
Strong experience in report drafting, information recording, and data management.
Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with project managers, sponsors, peers, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a groundbreaking initiative funded by approximately 100 million aimed at decarbonizing transport and promoting sustainable travel options.
Contribute to a project timeline running from August 2025 to March 2026, making a lasting impact on the community.
Work in a supportive environment that values teamwork and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to be part of something impactful! If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience. Join us in driving change and improving transport for our communities!

Apply today and help us create a sustainable future in South Gloucestershire!

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Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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We are currently looking for two Project Support Officers to join our Delivery Function within the Digital & Technology group.

Client Details

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.

The Digital and Technology Group (D&T) lies at the heart of the Agency and is responsible for delivering an optimised IT infrastructure and maximising the secure use of data to enable our scientists, inspectors, and the rest of the organisation to deliver world class services which can improve outcomes for patients and the general public. The Group was essential in the race to approve COVID-19 vaccines in 2020 and in supporting the UK to set up its own medicines and devices approvals systems following our exit from the EU. The work we do matters!

The Delivery function is responsible for providing a Delivery Centre of Excellence to drive a digital and technology-based change to deliver minimum viable products (MVP) and continuous improvements and managing all stages of the product development and implementation lifecycle, including, but not limited to, business case creation, benefits realisation planning, and management of risks.

This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 7-8 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP. Our Canary Wharf and South Mimms sites are only available as contractual work locations to existing employees of the MHRA.

Description

The post holder covers a diverse range of activities to support the delivery of the project's objectives and enables the smooth running of the project by supporting the project manager through the operation of project management processes, and the co-ordination of business management actions and activities on their behalf.

This job description is based on the equivalent role in the Project Delivery Capability Framework (PDCF) which describes the job roles, capabilities and learning for all Project Delivery Professionals across Government.

Key responsibilities:

• Planning and scheduling - Ensure systems are in place to enable effective planning and scheduling.
• Monitoring and reporting - Manage project controls, reporting to the Project Manager about the project status. Develop project performance reports.
• Admin - Ensure organisational tasks are carried out efficiently. Manage compliance of the project with Departmental Security, Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity, Business Continuity and Business Planning.
• Resources - Lead a team responsible for identifying, developing and deploying resources. Manage workforce planning, providing information for effective decision making to the Project Manager. Procurement of supplies and services related to project support within Delegated Financial Authority limits.
• Stakeholder - Manage and engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Draft and sign-off correspondence.
• Financial control - Manage project spend and contribute to the compilation of budgets. Contribute to the project business case.
• Risks and issues - Lead potential risk areas, working with risk manager and escalating as appropriate.

If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please click here for further details.

Profile

Our successful candidate will have:

• Experience in all aspects of project support i.e. scheduling, risk & issue management, change control and governance.
• Effective stakeholder engagement experience to identify, analyse and communicate with stakeholders.
• Experience to evaluate and promote best practices and lessons learned to create a culture of learning and good practice.
• Good experience in project and programme delivery.
• Familiarity with the Government Project Delivery Functional Standard, which sets expectations for the direction and management of portfolios, programmes, and projects in government, is desirable.
• Working with Agile
• PRINCE2 Practitioner
• APM Project Management Qualification
• Working knowledge of using MS Office tools in a project environment including Word, PowerPoint & Excel.

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.

Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. These roles include:

• Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens
• Maintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settings
• Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required
• Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here.

Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements.

In accordance with the Civil Service Commissioners' Recruitment Principles our recruitment and selection processes are underpinned by the requirement of selection for appointment on the basis of merit by a fair and open competition. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should firstly contact Florentina Oyelami, Head of Talent Acquisition.

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: (url removed)

Job Offer

• Salary of 41,075
• Hybrid working
• Access to Alpha pension scheme, which all new starters are enrolled into automatically, is 28.97%

The selection process:

We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here.

• Application, which will include a CV, which should demonstrate how you meet the Experience and Technical Success Profile criteria.
• Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.

Closing date: 22 August 2025

Shortlisting date: 04 September 2025

Interview date: W/C 08 September 2025

Candidates will be contacted within a week of the sift and the interviews completed to inform them of the outcome.

Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.