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Join Our Team as a Project Support Officer!

Are you ready to be part of an exciting journey to reshape the energy landscape? Our client is a leading organisation dedicated to connecting people to the energy they use safely, reliably, and efficiently. We're on the lookout for two motivated Project Support Officers to join our dynamic PMO teams on a temporary contract for six months, based in the Warwick area.

Role: Project Support Officer

Duration: 6 Months (extension options)

Rate: 400 pd (via Umbrella) or 242 pd (PAYE)

Location: Warwick (Hybrid) 1 - 2 days a week in Office

About the Role:

This is your chance to make a real impact! As a Project Support Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our Offshore PMO and Portfolio PMO teams. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting project control leads with daily tasks.
• Supporting contract and finance management processes.
• Facilitating procurement and change control activities.
• Preparing project reports and contract variations.
• Crafting effective communication documentation.

This role is perfect for those who enjoy helping others. You'll keep your colleagues organised, save them time and stress, and provide the essential support that a successful team needs to thrive. Your contributions will be instrumental in delivering the infrastructure necessary to achieve Net Zero and national energy security.

We embrace hybrid working, typically spending one day a week in the office, depending on personal and business needs. We welcome both full-time and part-time applicants and encourage flexible working arrangements!

About You:

What we do is essential, and we're looking for individuals who are experts in their field. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Superb organisational abilities.
• A collaborative spirit, eager to work within a PMO environment on renewable projects.
• Some knowledge or experience in a PMO environment, with a keen interest in advancing a project management career.
• Awareness of project lifecycle processes and appreciation of contract management.

Don't worry if you don't meet every single requirement! We believe in building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match the job description perfectly.

Key Responsibilities:

In this varied role, you will:

• Process and progress change requests from suppliers and the organisation.
• Support the project team with monthly management processes.
• Assist PMO leads in organising meetings and taking notes as needed.
• Manage action logs and prioritise workloads for the team.
• Prepare slide packs for presentations at forums, meetings, and stakeholder events.
• Support regular contractual audits.
• Manage Purchase Order requisitions and assist the project manager with financial forecasting.
• Help the Document Controller manage the Project SharePoint site.
• Oversee the Stakeholder Log and Tracker.

Why Join Us?

Our client is at the forefront of combating climate change by accelerating the delivery of clean electricity across the UK. With ambitions for zero carbon operation by 2025 and a goal to run on 100% clean energy by 2035, you'll be part of an organisation making a difference.

In your role, you'll help ensure that homes and businesses stay powered, enabling schools, hospitals, and sporting events to thrive. Your work will contribute to our investment in Strategic Infrastructure through the Great Grid Upgrade, fostering energy security and a cleaner future.

Take the leap! If you're ready to join us in our mission for a sustainable energy future, we want to hear from you! Apply today to become a key part of our team and help us secure clean energy for generations to come.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.