Project Support Officer (SEND Transformation Programme) – 4-Month Contract

Summary

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive support for projects and programmes within the SEND Transformation Programme.
  


• Keep project documentation, plans, trackers, and action logs current and accurate.
  


• Monitor and track:
  
  
  
  • Actions
    
  
  
  • Milestones
    
  
  
  • Deliverables
    
  
  
  • Risks
    
  
  
  • Issues
    
  
  
  • Dependencies
    
  
  


• Organize project meetings, workshops, stakeholder events, and programme activities.
  


• Prepare project updates, briefing papers, presentations, and progress reports.
  


• Accurately document meeting minutes and ensure follow-up on actions.
  


• Maintain governance records and assist in preparing programme board papers and meeting documentation.
  


• Facilitate effective communication and coordination among various teams and stakeholders.
  


• Develop and uphold efficient project systems, processes, trackers, and controls.
  


• Appropriately escalate issues and risks while aiding in resolution efforts.
  


• Independently manage competing priorities to meet programme deadlines.
  

Project & Programme Support Experience

• Extensive experience in supporting complex projects, programmes, or transformation initiatives.
  


• Proficiency in maintaining project documentation, trackers, and reporting frameworks.
  


• Experience in monitoring project actions, risks, issues, and deliverables.
  


• Skilled in organizing meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities.
  


• Strong experience in minute-taking and action-tracking.
  


• Experience in supporting governance and reporting processes.
  

Skills & Knowledge

• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills.
  


• Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  


• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
  


• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
  


• Experience in a project office, programme office, or transformation environment.
  

IT Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including:
  
  
  
  • Excel
    
  
  
  • Word
    
  
  
  • Teams
    
  
  
  • PowerPoint
    
  
  


• Experience in managing project trackers, reports, and data.
  

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within:
  
  
  
  • SEND Services
    
  
  
  • Children's Services
    
  
  
  • Education
    
  
  
  • Local Government
    
  
  
  • Health Services
    
  
  
  • Public Sector Transformation Programmes
    
  
  


• Understanding of SEND legislation, services, or improvement programmes.
  


• Experience in supporting Programme Boards or Transformation Teams.
  

What's on Offer?

• £268.17 per day (Umbrella)
  


• 4-Month Contract
  


• Hybrid Working – 3 Days Remote / 2 Days Office-Based
  


• Location: Slough, Berkshire
  


• Bi-weekly Pay
  


• Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile SEND Transformation Programme.
  


• Engage in meaningful work that enhances outcomes for children, young people, and families.
  


• Collaborative programme environment focused on transformation and service improvement.