- Where
- Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
- Level
- Mid
Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Milton Keynes City Council for a Programme Support Officer within the Highways Service.
The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working (4 days on-site across Civic Offices and Synergy Park, 1 day remote), and £25 per hour umbrella, with an initial contract length of 3 months+.
Please see a high-level overview of what the position involves below:Supporting the delivery of a £20m Highways Capital Programme through effective programme coordination and reportingManaging project information, governance processes, risks, actions and programme dataProducing reports, board packs and management information for stakeholders at all levels, including senior managementMaintaining accurate programme records across Excel, SharePoint and other council systemsManaging and coordinating requests received through the service inboxBuilding strong relationships with engineers, project managers, operational teams and senior stakeholders to gather information and ensure deadlines are metSupporting the continual improvement of reporting processes and reporting toolsThe ideal candidate will have experience with:Programme Support Officer, PMO Officer, Project Support Officer, Project Coordinator or similar rolesProject governance, reporting, risk and issue managementStrong Excel, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams skillsProducing reports, board packs and management informationManaging multiple stakeholders and building effective working relationships (vital) Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skillsPrevious experience within Local GovernmentIf this role is of interest to you, please submit a copy of your CV and a mobile number.
All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.