Who You Are The ideal candidate will possess a minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in a related field, with a high proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools like MS Project. You should have highly developed interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally, and maintain confidentiality with discretion and integrity. Excellent planning and organizational capabilities are essential, along with the ability to work autonomously and meet multiple deadlines in a dynamic and challenging environment. Experience in providing efficient and effective project support in a high-paced organization is crucial, with competence in handling sensitive data and following information sharing protocols. What the Job Involves As a Programme Support Officer, you will deliver effective support to the Cheshire & Merseyside Change and Integration Programme, ensuring that outputs, outcomes, and quality levels meet the established standards. Your responsibilities include developing and maintaining project management systems, supporting governance structures, facilitating project meetings, stakeholder, and risk workshops, and pursuing follow-up actions post-meetings. You will work closely with programme managers to identify project slippage and provide comprehensive reports for decision-making. Additional duties encompass maintaining relationships with external suppliers, providing first-line resolution for programme inquiries, processing financial documents, offering project training, and performing duties that align with the grading and designation of the post. The role demands flexibility to work across different boroughs physically or virtually to meet the service requirements, with occasional evening and weekend work planned as needed.