Job Advert: Project Manager - Business Support (Temporary)
Our client, a leading organisation within the public sector, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Project Manager to join their team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-profile programme with a deadline of March 2026. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the delivery of milestones and supporting the overall success of the programme.
Role: Project Manager - Business Support
Contract Type: Temporary
Number of People Required: 1
Contract Length: 6 months
Driving Required: No
Working Pattern: Full Time
Daily Rate: £350 - Umbrella
This is a full-time position, and although there is no requirement for driving, you will be expected to work in the office for 2-3 days.
Responsibilities:
- Develop programme and project delivery infrastructure to facilitate successful delivery
- Maintain programme and project records
- Collect outcomes and performance information
- Prepare related briefings, presentations, and updates
- Support financial management and monitoring
- Take part in procurement activities
- Organise events and meetings
- Provide input into programme and project development
- Liaise with a range of internal and external partners
- Support the communications and engagement strategy
- Assist the Programme Manager as required
Key Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:
- Previous project management experience
- Finance management skills
- Proficiency in data and information analysis
- Experience of working in a local government setting
- Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant experience
- Understanding of the challenges in delivering transport and regeneration projects (beneficial)
- Proficiency in MS Office suite, especially spreadsheets and presentations
Preferred Experience and Skill Set:
- Developing programme and project delivery infrastructure to facilitate successful delivery
- Maintaining programme and project records
- Collecting outcomes and performance information
- Preparing related briefings, presentations, and updates
- Financial management and monitoring
- Taking part in procurement activities
- Organising events and meetings
- Inputting into programme and project development
- Liaising with a range of internal and external partners
- Supporting the communications and engagement strategy
- Supporting the Programme Manager as required
- Data and information analysis skills
- Experience of working in a local government setting
Required Qualifications/Training:
- Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant experience
- Understanding of the challenges of delivering transport and regeneration projects (beneficial)
- Proficiency in MS Office suite, especially spreadsheets and presentations
Our client offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the success of this programme. If you have the necessary experience and skills, and are available for a temporary assignment, please apply now with your updated CV. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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