Project Support Officer - Finance Transformation
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Up to £34,000 per annum
- Fixed Term Contract for 12 months
- Hybrid working - in site twice a week
Are you a Project Coordinator seeking your next role?
We are working with a globally know higher education institute who are looking for a skilled Project Coordinator to join their team on a 12 month fixed term basis.
If the below is aligned with your expertise then apply now and a member of the team will be in touch!
The role:
Develop and maintain effective project management processes to support the work of the initiatives in the Strategic Change Office applying knowledge and experience of SCO approaches. Key responsibilities include:
- Set up and maintain key project documentation including the RAID log, benefits log, resource logs, action and decision log and project plans.
- Track project metrics and actions including milestones, resources, and benefits.
- Establish and deliver a process to collate and consolidate status reporting across the project, in liaison with colleagues.
- Manage and deliver specific deliverables within the project, developing plans, reviewing processes, and preparing presentations, data analysis and reports, with the support of Project Managers.
- Support the delivery of project workshops, assisting colleagues with facilitation and documenting outputs.
- Monitor compliance to project management standards, processes and artefacts.
- Develop and maintain a process for project document management.
- Line manage/supervise project administrator(s), ensuring activities are co-ordinated and providing coaching, development and day to day management support.
- Provide secretariat services for governance forums, organising project meetings, preparing meeting papers and collating minutes.
- Provide general administrative support to the project team, including procurement, requisitions and purchase orders and organising meetings.
- Ensure projects comply with University policy across all project work, developing and promoting clear guidelines and liaising with relevant teams (e.g. Health & Safety, Equality, Diversity& Inclusion and Information Governance Office) to ensure adherence;
- Post holders are required to familiarise themselves with the University's Equality and Diversity policies and to actively support these;
- Be aware of and work within the constraints of the University Health and Safety, Data Protection, and Confidentiality policies, bringing to the attention of management any issues arising;
- To undertake such other duties as may be required commensurate with the level of responsibility of the role.
- Project Planning and Control Techniques: Methods and techniques associated with planning and monitoring progress of projects;
- Experience of using project documentation such as RAID logs, status reports and resource trackers;
- Strong Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills;
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to compile information from different data sources;
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders;
- High level organisational skills and a demonstrable ability to effectively organise activities that require the coordination of multiple work streams and events.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Project Support Officer - Finance Transformation roles across Strategic People's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £34,000 - £34,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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