Job summary This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Project Support Officer to support the delivery of a variety of Projects within the portfolio of the Informatics Programme across BCU. The Project Support Officer will assist other project staff in ensuring the programmes required outcomes are successfully achieved by providing high level project and administrative support to more senior members of the project team. Working as part of the project team they will be the first point of contact for many staff and will be required to provide support, training and guidance to other project staff, contributing to the development of policies and procedures for their own work area. Main duties of the job The post holder would be expected to have a good level of knowledge and understanding of project processes and methodology to ensure effective management of the project documentation library.The post holder would also have responsibility for work flow within a more complex Work Package to support the delivery of the project.The post holder will be required to maintain databases and associated resource lists. They will also be required to assist in project planning and monitor plans to ensure the project remains on target, highlighting and escalating any issues and risks proactively. The post holder will also ensure that standard project management methodologies are applied to progress and successfully deliver projects.The post holder is expected to have a good level of interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders including senior members of the operational and project teams. PRINCE2 Foundation is desirable for this post. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 050-AC086-0125 Job locations Bangor, Wrexham, Bowen Court Bangor, Wrexham, Bowen Court LL57 2PW Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to Diploma level / equivalent level of work experience and knowledge Evidence of Continual Professional Development Desirable PRINCE II RSA II/III Experience Essential Significant experience of working within a demanding/high intensity administrative setting Able to use own initiative and judgement to analyse and resolve complex problems Experience of raising issues and risks Ability to deliver deadlines on a wide range of administrative/project processes Desirable Exposure to projects and project management Experience of proactively challenging staff and influencing them to change Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Proven ability to take salient minutes accurately To be able to work independently and on own initiative Able to produce reports that convey complex issues in everyday language Statistical Analysis Advanced keyboard skills Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of project methodology Knowledge of the NHS Personal Attributes Essential Enthusiastic and motivated individual Work as part of team and on own initiative Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to Diploma level / equivalent level of work experience and knowledge Evidence of Continual Professional Development Desirable PRINCE II RSA II/III Experience Essential Significant experience of working within a demanding/high intensity administrative setting Able to use own initiative and judgement to analyse and resolve complex problems Experience of raising issues and risks Ability to deliver deadlines on a wide range of administrative/project processes Desirable Exposure to projects and project management Experience of proactively challenging staff and influencing them to change Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Proven ability to take salient minutes accurately To be able to work independently and on own initiative Able to produce reports that convey complex issues in everyday language Statistical Analysis Advanced keyboard skills Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of project methodology Knowledge of the NHS Personal Attributes Essential Enthusiastic and motivated individual Work as part of team and on own initiative Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Bangor, Wrexham, Bowen Court Bangor, Wrexham, Bowen Court LL57 2PW Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)