Project Support Officer
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Exeter/ Hybrid |
| Area | South West, UK |
| Sector | Programme & Project Management |
| Salary | £319 Per Day |
| Start Date | March 24th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Jack Ingram |
| Job Ref | 7380-PSR1JP00100328 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Project Support Officer to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be based in Exeter/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
Top 4 Evaluation Criteria:
- 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.
- A strong understanding of governance, including experience of applying first and second line assurance within a formal Programme or Project environment, including: developing, maintaining systems for Programme or Project controls for managing change in scope and requirements.
- Proven ability to prioritise a challenging workload with excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- MS Office 365, MS Teams, SharePoint and Diary management.
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.
- Experience of managing multiple risks, opportunities, and issues through to successful resolution in a formal Programme or Project environment.
Desirable:
- Proven experience of developing, maintaining, and evolving Programme and Project, planning, monitoring, reporting, and knowledge sharing solutions with a range of software tools.
- In particular: ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM), Microsoft Office 365 (i.e. SharePoint, PowerBI, Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
- Proven experience and knowledge of working with agile and incremental delivery and waterfall approaches in formal Programme or Project environments.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
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- 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.
