Project Support Officer
| Posting date: | 21 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 to £38,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2025 |
| Location: | London, London, W139PT |
| Company: | Idverde |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 18010_1747822251 |
Summary
Job title: Project Support Officer
Location: London
Salary: £38,000
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Flexible
About the role
The Project Support Officer supports the delivery of community-led greenspace projects across London and the Southeast. You'll work closely with clients, subcontractors, community groups, and volunteers - sometimes in large numbers - helping to manage and deliver impactful local projects. You'll also help coordinate and lead volunteering sessions, including with major corporate partners.
Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of greenspace and community improvement projects (hard and soft landscaping).
- Help manage project progress on the ground - ~50% of your time will be site-based.
- Lead and supervise volunteer sessions, including large corporate groups.
- Work with clients, contractors, and local stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Maintain health and safety standards and adapt to organisational policies.
- Report progress to senior management and clients.
Requirements
- Some experience in a Project Support or similar role within contstuction, maintenance, lanscaping or similar industries.
- A confident, personable communicator - comfortable leading groups and speaking to stakeholders.
- Someone proactive, organised, and happy to work independently.
- Some experience or understanding of health & safety processes.
- A basic level of IT literacy (MS Office).
- Full UK driving licence (you'll have access to a company van for work use).
Why join us?
As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same - and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
What we offer
- Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
- Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
- Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
- Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.
Benefits
- Annual leave: Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Adapt according to role.
- Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
- Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges.
- Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
- Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances.
- Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future.
- Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards.
- Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
- Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support.
About idverde
We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.
At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company - we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.
Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.
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