Project Support Officer
| Posting date: | 07 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,333 to £33,603 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 January 2026 |
| Location: | Nettleham, Lincoln |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Lincolnshire Police |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and organised Project Support Officer to work closely with the Project Manager in delivering key project milestones. This role provides essential support across planning, coordination, documentation, and communication, helping ensure projects are delivered on time, to scope, and within budget.
What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting the development, monitoring, and maintenance of project plans using tools such as Gantt charts.
Preparing project documentation and reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with PRINCE2 methodologies.
Managing project risks, issues, change control, and configuration management as directed.
Coordinating resources, tracking progress, and initiating corrective actions when required.
Liaising with senior officers, partners, and stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain strong working relationships.
Conducting research and providing timely information that supports decision-making.
Delivering clear and confident communications, including updates, minutes, and project-related briefings.
Ensuring project documentation is up‑to‑date and compliant with force standards.
Working closely with portfolio and programme areas to avoid duplication and maintain alignment across projects.
Developing and implementing a Communications Strategy to keep stakeholders informed on progress and outcomes.
Why This Role Matters
Your work will play an important part in supporting the delivery of organisational change across Lincolnshire Police. By ensuring projects run efficiently and professionally, you will help enable improved services, better outcomes, and enhanced public confidence. This role also upholds and promotes the values and ethical standards central to the policing profession.
What We’re Looking For
Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple work streams.
Confidence using project management tools and methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2).
Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders.
A proactive problem‑solver with keen attention to detail.
Someone who demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and alignment with the policing Code of Ethics.
We are seeking a proactive and organised Project Support Officer to work closely with the Project Manager in delivering key project milestones. This role provides essential support across planning, coordination, documentation, and communication, helping ensure projects are delivered on time, to scope, and within budget.
What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting the development, monitoring, and maintenance of project plans using tools such as Gantt charts.
Preparing project documentation and reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with PRINCE2 methodologies.
Managing project risks, issues, change control, and configuration management as directed.
Coordinating resources, tracking progress, and initiating corrective actions when required.
Liaising with senior officers, partners, and stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain strong working relationships.
Conducting research and providing timely information that supports decision-making.
Delivering clear and confident communications, including updates, minutes, and project-related briefings.
Ensuring project documentation is up‑to‑date and compliant with force standards.
Working closely with portfolio and programme areas to avoid duplication and maintain alignment across projects.
Developing and implementing a Communications Strategy to keep stakeholders informed on progress and outcomes.
Why This Role Matters
Your work will play an important part in supporting the delivery of organisational change across Lincolnshire Police. By ensuring projects run efficiently and professionally, you will help enable improved services, better outcomes, and enhanced public confidence. This role also upholds and promotes the values and ethical standards central to the policing profession.
What We’re Looking For
Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple work streams.
Confidence using project management tools and methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2).
Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders.
A proactive problem‑solver with keen attention to detail.
Someone who demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and alignment with the policing Code of Ethics.
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