Positions: 1
Band / Grade:
C
Salary:
£29,150 - £32,750 Per Annum
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full Time
Location:
Hybrid (on-site and remote)
Leave entitlement:
Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata
Closing Date:
12th March 2025 at 23:55
Interview Date(s): tbc
UK Parliament
Working at the UK Parliament offers a unique and rewarding career at the heart of the UK’s democratic system.
With a wide range of roles available, our impartial colleagues enable the day to day running of the House of Commons, House of Lords and Joint Departments. Together, we make Parliament happen. More information on what it’s like to work at the House of Commons can be found here: Be at the heart of the House of Commons - UK Parliament
Staff Benefits
In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:
* 30 days’ annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
* Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.
* Access to training and development.
* Flexible working.
* Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.
The Team
The Strategic Estates team plays a vital role in maintaining and improving the historic Parliamentary Estate. As custodians of this working World Heritage site, we support both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, ensuring the buildings remain fit for purpose while balancing conservation with innovation.
Within Strategic Estates, the Project Delivery Team leads a diverse portfolio of refurbishment, conservation, and construction projects. Managing approximately 181 projects with an annual spend of £100–150m, the team is dedicated to improving project predictability while upholding the highest standards of quality and safety.
The Role
As a Project Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting multiple project teams within the Project Delivery Team. Acting as the central point of coordination, you will be responsible for drafting, collating, and reporting detailed project information, ensuring that deadlines are met, and project momentum is maintained.
Some of the key responsibilities for this role include:
* Sending out monthly financial forecasts and ensuring timely returns.
* Organising project-related meetings and updating stakeholder action plans.
* Preparing first drafts of reports and project documents for approval.
* Managing project handover documentation to ensure compliance.
* Providing analysis of team-wide risks, issues, and opportunities.
* Using a range of office and project management IT tools, including Microsoft Suite.
Skills And Experience
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
* Experience working in a fast-paced team, ensuring objectives are delivered on time and to a high standard.
* Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
* Excellent organisational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a complex environment.
* Clear and confident communication skills, able to present complex information in an accessible way.
* Financial awareness, including experience in monitoring project spend and budgets.
Next Steps And Additional Information
* CV & Supporting Statement – If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and respond to Criteria 1, 2, 3 and 5 in the Job Description.
More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament
More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.
Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.
Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement.
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