Project Support Officer

On behalf of the Met Office, we are looking for a Project Support Officer Inside IR35 for a 12 months  contract based Hybrid 2-3 days a week in Exeter.  The role covers a diverse range of activities to support the delivery the Product & Services Transformation Programme and associated Projects. This role enables the smooth running of assigned by supporting the respective teams through the operation of Programme or Project Management processes, and the co-ordination of Programme or Project Management actions and activities on their behalf. SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.  As a Project Support Officer, your main responsibilities will be to: Ensure systems are in place to enable effective planning and scheduling. You will work closely with Programme and Project/Delivery Managers to ensure that Programme and Project plans are up to date and tracked within appropriate management systems Manage Programme controls, reporting to the Programme Manager(s) about the programme status. Develop programme performance reports. Leading the monthly reporting processes to stakeholders. Manage compliance of the Programme(s) and its constituent Projects, so that are in line organisational policies and guidelines. You’ll act as the primary contact between the Programme and the Portfolio Office, advising Programme and Project/Delivery Managers on mandated standards and best practice. Monitor Programme and Project expenditure and contribute to the compilation of forecasts, budgets and business cases Essential: Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills including the ability to understand and gather evidence on customer, organisation, stakeholder and user needs within a formal Programme or Project Management environment. APM Project Management or PRINCE2 Practitioner qualifications or equivalent evidence of working in a formal Programme or Project Management environment, including developing, maintaining, evolving systems for: planning/scheduling, reporting, resources, finances, risks, scope, change control, lessons learned and benefits Experience in governance Experience of managing multiple risks, opportunities, and issues through to successful resolution in a formal Programme or Project environment.