Project Support Officer

Project Support Officer

Grade HEO (Inner) - £34,463 to £41,478

UKHSA Colindale

Permanent Contract

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Pathogen Genomics Services! Our mission within the Genomics Sequencing Service is to support UKHSA’s genomics surveillance initiatives. We play a crucial role in detecting outbreaks and tracking infection transmission. Additionally, we meticulously analyze genomics data, linking it to virulence and antimicrobial resistance mechanisms. Our goal is to generate evidence that informs effective interventions, contributing to the broader UKHSA objective of reducing the overall public health burden

As a Project Support Officer, your role encompasses a diverse array of tasks aimed at facilitating the achievement of the project’s objectives. Your responsibilities include ensuring the seamless execution of the project by assisting Project Managers with project management processes and coordinating various business management actions and activities

UKHSA Colindale - Hybrid working

*Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*

Working Pattern - Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Responsibilities section:

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

• Implement and maintain systems to enable effective planning and scheduling for the project
• Implement and maintain project controls.
• Produce project status reports, performance data and research new information
• Manage and monitor compliance of the project in line with UKHSA guidelines and legislation, including Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity and Security.
• Support the Project Managers with workforce planning.
• Manage the procurement of project supplies and services within Delegated Financial Authority limits.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Draft and sign off correspondence.
• Act as a point of contact for project responses to requests for information and signpost accordingly.
• Monitor project spend, compile budgets, and support the development of business cases.

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

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