Senior Project Support Officer

Job title:

Senior Project Support Officer

Company

Surrey County Council

Job description

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• Reference: SCC/TP/383189/1835
• Positions: 1
• Salary: £35,730 to £38,585 per annum
• Category: Transformation and Change Management
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Posted on: 16 September 2024
• Closing date: 30 September 2024
• Directorate: Finance & Corporate Services
• Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8EF

DescriptionThis role has a starting salary of £35,730 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. This is a 12-month fixed term contract/secondment opportunity.We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Project Support Officer to join our fantastic team. The team is based in Woodhatch Place, Reigate and is supporting the roll out of a large Transformation project that will manage change over the course of one year. The team is dynamic and energetic and no two days will be the same. There will be some opportunities to work from home as well as a requirement to attend some meetings in-person.Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days’ holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the RoleAs a Senior Project Officer, you will provide project management and administrative support for a multi-disciplinary team, such as scheduling meetings, minute taking, tracking actions and production of reports on the project. Integral to the role will be communication with a broad range of stakeholders both internal and external and collaborative cross-team working with colleagues across Surrey County Council (e.g. IT, HR, Communications) as required.Working with the Project Manger, you will manage status trackers for successful delivery of the project and oversee documentation to ensure compliance with governance and reporting. There will be regular team meetings and updates where the whole team will be able to work together to contribute to a responsive approach, problem solve issues that arise, manage risks and proactively plan for upcoming stages within the project.The team will be responsible for successful delivery of a complex transformation project in Surrey. You will be working alongside a Project Manager and other dedicated multi-disciplinary resources including HR and Comms to ensure the project is successfully delivered on time and with exemplary outcomes for the residents of Surrey.Shortlisting CriteriaTo be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Determined and focused approach to complete a task
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Project management experience
• Research and analytical skills, with a high level of attention to detail
• Excellent written communication skills

Contact UsPlease contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.For an informal discussion please contact Sabrina Gant by e-mail at .The job advert closes at 23:59 on 30/09/2024 with interview dates to be confirmed.We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.Our ValuesOur values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about .Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.Our CommitmentSurrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.Files to downloadDid you find this information helpful?Yes NoRating Did you find the information helpful?

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Expected salary

£35730 – 38585 per year

Location

Reigate, Surrey

Job date

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:39:10 GMT

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