Project Support Officer - Police Staff
Job Title: Project Support Officer
Hours: 37 per week
Part time/flexible working options will be considered.
Salary range: A1: Starting salary £30,333
Based at: Force Headquarters.
Exciting Opportunity in Business Change and Transformation Team!
We are delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and organised Project Support Officer to join our forward-thinking Business Change and Transformation Team.
This newly created role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about supporting positive organisational change and developing their project delivery skills within a dynamic and supportive environment.
Working closely with Project Managers and the PMO Manager, you will play a key role in enabling effective project delivery, supporting governance, coordinating meetings, managing project documentation, and ensuring the smooth running of project activities across the portfolio.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide high‑quality administrative and organisational support, including agendas, minutes, action tracking, and stakeholder coordination.
- Support planning and monitoring of project workstreams using tools such as Gantt charts, undertaking research and producing clear reports.
- Coordinate project activities (workshops, meetings, engagement sessions), act as a key point of contact, and support change control and configuration management.
It is essential that applicants meet the following criteria:
- Experience using Microsoft 365/Office applications and providing administrative support within a project, programme, or service‑delivery environment.
- Understanding of basic project management principles, tools and terminology, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to produce professional reports and presentations, coordinate meetings, take accurate minutes, and manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication skills, a positive attitude, ability to work collaboratively, and commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and Nottinghamshire Police values.
This post offers a unique chance to further develop your skills while contributing to meaningful transformations within our organisation. If you’re ready to take on new challenges and make a real difference, we invite you to apply!
For further information about the role please contact Yvonne RAINFORD on Yvonne.Rainford1@Notts.Police.uk
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The attached Job Description provides further details about the role.
When applying, refer to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, ensuring the four areas have been considered.
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For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer. However, an agreement has been made whereby all tenure and length of service will be honoured.
Vetting Level – Recruitment – you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 3 years, with less than 12 months spent abroad (some exceptions for those living on a UK military base).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will be subject to the Nottinghamshire Police Vetting Policy.
Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered at a later stage for candidates successfully shortlisted. Please be aware, this will not cause any detriment or impact to your application, our aim is to support you throughout the process.
Current Nottinghamshire Police staff only: Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.