OR19089 - Project Support Officer

Umbrella: £16.64 per hour

Supplier submission deadline - 09 Jan 2026

Role Overview

• Position: Project Support Officer

• Service: Champs Public Health Collaborative (Public Health)

• Reports to: Programme Manager

• Hosted by: Wirral Council

• Purpose: Provide high-quality project, financial, and administrative support to the Cheshire & Merseyside "All Together Smokefree" programme.

• Supports programmes on behalf of nine Directors of Public Health and the Director of Population Health for the Integrated Care Board.

• Role involves working with multiple stakeholders across Cheshire & Merseyside (Local Authority Public Health teams, NHS England, Public Health England, Strategic Clinical Networks, Clinical Commissioning Groups).

Key Responsibilities Project & Administrative Support

• Provide comprehensive support to multiple programmes (typing, drafting responses, reports, presentation materials).

• Arrange and coordinate meetings (agendas, papers, minutes, follow-ups, venue and catering arrangements).

• Manage incoming/outgoing mail and telephone enquiries.

• Develop and maintain electronic and paper filing systems.

• Maintain diaries, meeting arrangements, conferences, travel plans.

• Input and maintain accurate records using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

• Support programme leads to ensure projects are delivered within financial and resource constraints.

People & Collaboration

• Assist programme leads in developing, preparing, and monitoring project plans.

• Build and maintain partnerships across teams and organisations.

• Provide cover and work collaboratively with colleagues across the Public Health system.

• Handle complex and sensitive issues from external customers.

Financial Support

• Assist in delivering best value and creating efficiencies.

• Support internal audits and resource reporting.

Strategic Support

• Provide information to senior managers and Consultants in Public Health to meet local or national requirements.

• Assist with data collection and report production.

• Attend management team meetings as required.

Planning & Organising

• Prioritise workload and respond flexibly to changing demands.

• Ensure operational efficiency and continuity under tight deadlines.

Decision Making

• Anticipate and resolve problems independently where appropriate.

• Escalate issues as required and alert programme leads to opportunities or risks.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent.

• GCSE in Maths and English (or equivalent level C or above).

• ECDL or equivalent IT competence.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

• Ability to analyse information and make appropriate decisions.

• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.

• Excellent organisation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Experience in business support systems, office administration, and customer service.

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

• 2 A-Levels or NVQ equivalent in a relevant subject.

• IT qualifications or demonstrable IT skills.

• Ability to prepare project plans and reports.

• Knowledge of public health issues and multi-agency programme delivery.

• Understanding of change management and development of work policies or protocols.

• Experience in a public sector organisation.

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