Project Support Assistant - CHM : Job Details

Project Support AssistantLocation: Agile - Service Headquarters in SheffieldHours: Full Time - 37 hours per week (Flexi Time) - Monday to FridayContract: Fixed Term until November 2025 with potential extensionSalary: Grade 3. £24,790 - £25,183 per annum

An opportunity has arisen within the Governance, Projects and Collaboration Team for a Project Support Assistant based at this fire service's head office in Sheffield. The team are currently working to an Agile Working rota, with some days in the office and some working from home.

As a Project Support Assistant, you will

• Assist Project Managers with the preparation of their project documentation.
• Monitor the progress of projects and initiatives, including the collation of progress reports from Project Managers and the preparation of regular programme updates to senior management and Fire and Rescue Authority Members.
• Liaise with Project Managers to identify any issues and problems associated with projects and prompt the preparation of exception reports and other relevant updates.
• Provide advice and guidance to Project Managers on all aspects of the service's project management methodology.
• You will have previous experience of all aspects of administration work and the provision of a support service, with proven experience of working in an accurate efficient manner to tight deadlines.

You must possess the interpersonal skills to work with staff across the Service, as well have the ability to plan, prioritise and organise to deadlines. You will need to be confident to work with others in the team to support good project management.

Closing date for applications is 8am on Monday 3 February 2025.

Interviews are proposed for week commencing Monday 10 February 2025.

Interested?

To apply, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions.

All applications will be given equal consideration, and the service particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black or Minority Ethnic backgrounds (BME), women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT) or are registered as disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within their workforce. The service also offers a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.

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No agencies please.