Job Title: Project Management OfficerLocation: Hillingdon (Hybrid Working)Salary: £60,000 p.aJob Type: Permanent
About the Role:Our client are seeking a dynamic and proactive Project Management Officer to support the delivery of critical projects across the organisation. This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to transformational programmes that improve services and drive efficiency within the public sector. If you have strong organisational skills, a passion for project delivery, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Coordination and Support:
- Provide comprehensive support to project managers, ensuring smooth project delivery from initiation to closure.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and documentation.
- Track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Act as a central point of communication between project teams and stakeholders.
- Facilitate regular project updates, meetings, and workshops.
- Prepare concise progress reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders.
Risk and Issue Management:
- Monitor and manage project risks, escalating issues as necessary.
- Maintain risk and issue logs, ensuring they are reviewed and updated regularly.
- Recommend mitigation strategies to resolve challenges effectively.
Governance and Compliance:
- Ensure all projects comply with the governance frameworks and regulatory standards.
- Maintain detailed project documentation, ensuring accessibility and transparency.
- Support programme board meetings, preparing documentation and recording decisions.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for improving project management processes and tools.
- Support knowledge sharing and best practices within the project management team.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- A degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as PRINCE2, AgilePM, or APM PMQ are highly desirable.
Experience:
- Demonstrable experience in a project support or project officer role, preferably in the public sector.
- Local Government experience
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Trello, or JIRA.
- Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- Understanding of risk management and change control processes.
Why Join Us:
- Be part of an organisation driving positive change within the local community.
- Develop your project management expertise with access to professional development and training.
- Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model that supports work-life balance.