Project Support Officer 12M FTC
| Posting date: | 24 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,366 to £36,124 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2025 |
| Location: | Kelvedon, Colchester |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Essex County Fire & Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | req313 |
Summary
Job Title: Project Support Officer
Contract: 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Working Hours: 37 hours per week*
Salary: £33,366 - £36,124
Location: Service Headquarters, Kelvedon Park
Closing Date: Friday 4th July 2025, 12pm
*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location, however the expectation is that, as a hybrid role your work will be balanced between home and Services facilities, and you will be expected to attend the Service premises for at least 3 days of a 5-day working week.
This process may also identify candidates to be offered future opportunities within Innovation & Change Department that arise within a reasonable timeframe (up to 18 months). These may be permanent or fixed term opportunities.
The Role
Are you passionate about supporting multiple projects and driving meaningful change? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Project Support Officer to join our dynamic Innovation & Change Team. In this role, you’ll provide essential support across a range of projects within the Service’s Change Portfolio, helping to ensure successful planning and delivery. If you’re highly organised, a great communicator, and eager to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
What You Will Be Working On
Assisting in planning, managing, and tracking projects using Prince2/Agile principles.
Provide administrative support, including reports, minutes, and presentations.
Ensure accurate documentation and reporting, keeping records up to date.
Analyse data, generate reports, and support the successful delivery of project milestones.
What Are We Looking For?
We’re seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Support Officer with experience in project support and administration, and a good understanding of project management principles. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to interpret and present data effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other project management tools is desirable. You’ll need to be adaptable, collaborative, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, while maintaining a professional and diplomatic approach. A willingness to travel and work flexibly is also required.
Eligibility
Level 3 standard of education.
A professional project management, benefits management, or equivalent role relevant qualification, i.e., Prince 2 or Agile.
How to apply
You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification.
You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).
Assessment and selection:
The assessment and selection approach will be:
Stage 1
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria of the Person Specification)
Stage 2
Role Specific Interview
Contract: 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Working Hours: 37 hours per week*
Salary: £33,366 - £36,124
Location: Service Headquarters, Kelvedon Park
Closing Date: Friday 4th July 2025, 12pm
*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location, however the expectation is that, as a hybrid role your work will be balanced between home and Services facilities, and you will be expected to attend the Service premises for at least 3 days of a 5-day working week.
This process may also identify candidates to be offered future opportunities within Innovation & Change Department that arise within a reasonable timeframe (up to 18 months). These may be permanent or fixed term opportunities.
The Role
Are you passionate about supporting multiple projects and driving meaningful change? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Project Support Officer to join our dynamic Innovation & Change Team. In this role, you’ll provide essential support across a range of projects within the Service’s Change Portfolio, helping to ensure successful planning and delivery. If you’re highly organised, a great communicator, and eager to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
What You Will Be Working On
Assisting in planning, managing, and tracking projects using Prince2/Agile principles.
Provide administrative support, including reports, minutes, and presentations.
Ensure accurate documentation and reporting, keeping records up to date.
Analyse data, generate reports, and support the successful delivery of project milestones.
What Are We Looking For?
We’re seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Support Officer with experience in project support and administration, and a good understanding of project management principles. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to interpret and present data effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other project management tools is desirable. You’ll need to be adaptable, collaborative, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, while maintaining a professional and diplomatic approach. A willingness to travel and work flexibly is also required.
Eligibility
Level 3 standard of education.
A professional project management, benefits management, or equivalent role relevant qualification, i.e., Prince 2 or Agile.
How to apply
You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification.
You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).
Assessment and selection:
The assessment and selection approach will be:
Stage 1
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria of the Person Specification)
Stage 2
Role Specific Interview
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