Project Support Officer

Join Our Team as a Project Support Officer

Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where your organisational skills and teamwork will be at the heart of every project? We’re looking for two Project Support Officers to join our IS&T team in Salford and play a crucial role in keeping our projects on track.

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with Project Managers and various stakeholders, coordinating work requests, mobilisations, and managed change activities to ensure everything is delivered on time and within budget. Based in Salford or working from home, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting both small and complex projects, all while contributing to a team that values communication, accountability, and customer focus.

If you’re someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys problem-solving, and has a knack for detailed project support, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

1. Liaising directly day-to-day with Business Relationship Managers, Demand Manager, and Project Managers to assess new work requests and update on in-flight changes.
2. Maintaining up-to-date project files.
3. Providing weekly progress reports.
4. Liaising with internal and external stakeholders throughout the change lifecycle.
5. Ensuring adherence to agreed-upon processes and governance standards.
6. Reviewing, executing, and monitoring project activities, addressing delivery challenges and scope development to meet customer expectations.

For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description.

What You Bring:

Essential:

1. Holds a professional qualification (or studying to achieve).
2. At least 2 years’ experience working as a Project Coordinator in either a PMO environment or supporting Project Managers to deliver projects.
3. Ability to plan tasks and work in an organised way.
4. Experience of providing support in and of working with customers.
5. A team player with the ability to command respect to create a sense of community amongst the members of the project teams.
6. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Desirable:

1. Educated to Degree level or invests in personal development within the profession.
2. Full Driving License and valid passport.
3. Security Clearance (May need to obtain SC security clearance).

What We Offer:

5% performance bonus

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer:

• Mental Health Support: Unlimited access to an online platform for mental health and wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance: Access to support for everyday challenges, including legal and financial advice.
• Health & Wellbeing App: Enjoy a free app with rewards for healthy living, plus 24/7 virtual GP access.
• Discounts & Financial Benefits: Exclusive deals through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme, alongside insights and savings via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Retirement Planning: Join the Sodexo Retirement Plan to secure your future.
• Death in Service Benefit: Protection for your loved ones in the event of your passing while employed.
• Career Development: Opportunities for growth through a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promote a healthier lifestyle while helping the environment.
• Volunteering Opportunities: Engage in meaningful community support initiatives.
• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a dynamic workplace with competitive compensation.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.