Project Support Officer

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced project support officer to join our Placemaking team. The Placemaking team are responsible for all aspects of delivering placemaking projects including the restoration of the Tropicana into a leading events venue. The Placemaking team helps create well-designed, vibrant and sustainable places where people want to live, work, visit and invest. The wider team consists of officers responsible for culture, placemaking and regeneration projects, stakeholder engagement, and communications. Together, they support the delivery of projects and initiatives that enhance the area.

In this role, you will be required to undertake a number of diverse project activities in support of the Weston Placemaking Team and delivery of the Super Weston Placemaking Strategy and Improving Weston projects.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation of key project documentation

Develop and maintain project monitoring systems

Maintain financial records and administer purchase orders and payments

Arrange, coordinate and support the delivery of project events, meetings and activities to support overall project outcome

Collate and edit documents and materials such as working papers, reports and presentations for project boards, Elected Members and other stakeholders as required.

This role is central to the successful delivery of the Placemaking Strategy including the Tropicana project. You will be at the heart of the project team and able to be involved in all aspects of the projects. For more information on the Improving Weston projects please see Improving Weston-super-Mare | North Somerset Council

About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about Placemaking and the delivery of projects, and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria

Administration and finance experience

Confident in the use of spreadsheets and other financial or project management systems

Good communication skills and ability to present information clearly and confidently

Good team player

Ability to work without close supervision but can recognise when to seek advice

Experience of project support

Desirable Criteria

Experience in the Placemaking sector

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Joanne Drinkwater, Placemaking Programme Manager at joanne.drinkwater@n-somerset.gov.uk

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