Our client, East Midlands Combined County Authority is seeking a Programme Support Officer for a permanent role based in Chesterfield, East Midlands. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key supporting role in delivering major transport investment programmes across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide project and programme management support across transport investment schemes and initiatives
• Assist in monitoring project timelines, milestones, deliverables and key activities
• Maintain and update action logs, risk registers and programme documentation
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, minutes and supporting materials
• Support financial administration, including tracking project budgets and expenditure
• Develop and maintain systems, procedures and documentation to ensure robust programme governance and audit trails
• Coordinate meetings, workshops and events, including diary management and logistical planning
• Maintain accurate project files, records and reporting documentation
• Draft communications, including emails, reports and presentations
• Collect, compile and analyse data to support reporting and decision-making

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Provide support and guidance to colleagues, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Support effective communication across teams and stakeholders
• Assist in coordinating workloads and priorities to support programme delivery

Job Requirements:

• Experience supporting or coordinating multi-faceted projects or programmes
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Working knowledge of project management principles
• Experience supporting governance processes and ensuring compliance with procedures
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working within a public sector or programme delivery environment
• Experience supporting financial tracking or programme budgets
• A qualification in business administration, project management or a related field

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
• Degree or diploma in Business Administration, Project Management or a related discipline is desirable

Benefits:

• Up to 10 days paid leave in a 12-month period for caring responsibilities
• Healthcare cash plan
• A hybrid work model with remote working opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Maternity, Paternity, IVF, Adopters and Foster Carers support
• Discount scheme
• Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 30 days holiday (plus 2 with continuous service) + bank holidays + your birthday (up to five extra days through salary sacrifice)
• Costco Membership
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Professional Membership Scheme
• Car Parking Discounts
• Car Sharing Scheme

Our Values:

• We lift our region: We always put the prosperity of the East Midlands region and its people first when carrying out our roles and achieving strategic outcomes
• We work together: We always challenge each other to be exceptional, embracing collaboration and acting to lift rather than win, working as one team
• We make an impact: We always make decisions that are evidence led and which strengthen our region systemically. We hold ourselves to account for our actions
• We are human: We always take pride in who we are and the diversity we bring, communicating authentically and showing genuine interest in one another

If you are an organised and motivated individual looking to build your experience in programme support and contribute to impactful transport projects, we encourage you to apply now. Apply now to join our client''s dedicated team within the East Midlands Combined County Authority.

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