Job requirements
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Behaviours
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Behaviours
Professional and proactive approach to tasks
- Behaviours
Commitment to NHS values and confidentiality.
- Experience
Experience providing administrative or project support in a complex environment.
- Experience
Experience in scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and taking accurate minutes.
- Experience
Familiarity with maintaining project documentation and version control.
- Knowledge and Skills
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge and Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Knowledge and Skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge and Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Qualifications and Training
Educated to A-Level or equivalent experience.
- Behaviours Other Requirements
Ability to travel and work onsite as required
- Behaviours Other Requirements
Willingness to work flexibly to meet programme demands
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Behaviours
Adaptability to changing priorities and willingness to learn new skills.
- Experience
Experience working within NHS or healthcare settings.
- Experience
Exposure to digital transformation or IT projects.
- Experience
Understanding of risk and issue management processes.
- Knowledge and Skills
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint).
- Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of governance frameworks and reporting requirements.
- Qualifications and Training
Formal project support or administration qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 Foundation).
- Qualifications and Training
Training in Microsoft Office or project management tools.
Job overview
The Project Support Officer will provide essential administrative and coordination support to the EPR Programme and associated projects. The post holder will ensure that governance processes are followed, documentation is maintained, and project teams are supported to deliver against agreed timelines.
Although hybrid working is available across the team, this role will be central to the EPR programme and will therefore require a minimum on‑site presence of three days per week at Sherwood Forest Hospitals. During go‑live or other key delivery periods, on‑site requirements may increase.
Main duties of the job
This role is key to ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within the programme office and supporting effective communication across stakeholders.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For details of this exciting role, please see the attached Job description and Person Specification. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that is required.
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Project Support Officer with Derbyshire Support Facilities Services in Sutton In Ashfield, England. It is listed as a Project support officer role. The advertised salary is £27,343 - £30,703 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term Contract until October 2027). The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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