Project Support Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 21 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £23.0 i £26.0 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £26.00 per Hour UMB |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 1BB |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4763647_1769015214 |
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Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Work Pattern)
Contract: Until 31 March 2026
Positions: 2 Roles Available
Hays are proud to be partnering with a local council to recruit two Project Support Officers. These roles will support a busy, fast‑paced team responsible for progressing funding applications and ensuring delivery providers submit accurate, auditable claims in line with council requirements.
If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy problem‑solving, and have strong financial and project support skills, this is an excellent opportunity to join a meaningful public‑sector programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of project and programme activities, ensuring funding claims are completed accurately and on time.
- Work with a variety of internal and external departments to build collaborative working relationships and ensure effective project delivery.
- Review and assess funding claims, verifying evidence such as salaries, expenditure and supporting documentation to meet audit requirements.
- Assist new or existing project areas to deliver in line with Operational Guidelines, objectives and performance targets.
- Follow and interpret complex project, funding and financial guidance.
Skills & Experience Required
- Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to handle unexpected issues and provide practical solutions.
- Excellent financial acumen, with high attention to numerical and written detail.
- Confident report writing abilities.
- Proficiency in Excel, including the development of forms to compare forecasts vs actuals, track deliverables, outputs and outcomes.
- Ability to analyse data and create clear, engaging PowerPoint presentations.
- Comfortable managing challenging conversations, situations, or stakeholders where required.
- Experience improving processes or ways of working within a project or operational setting.
What We're Looking For
Someone who is proactive, organised, and able to thrive in a busy environment. You'll have a strong understanding of project support principles and be confident working with financial information, documentation, and delivery partners.
If you're ready for your next challenge and want to play a key role in supporting impactful public‑sector programmes, please send your updated CV!
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