Project Officer jobs in United Kingdom

Project Officer
Southampton, Hampshire (with Hybrid Working)

About us

We are OSRL, a leading organisation dedicated to global oil spill preparedness and response.

As the largest international industry-funded co-operative, we offer the opportunity to work at the forefront of environmental stewardship, collaborating with industry experts and global partners, and the chance to mitigate the impact of oil spills worldwide.

We are now looking for a Project Officer to join us on a full-time, fixed-term basis for 3-6 months, working 36.25 hours per week. Part-time working will also be considered.

The Benefits

1. Salary of £28,000 to £30,000 per annum (pro rata), dependent on experience
2. 10% employer contribution to a Group Personal Pension Plan (no employee contribution required)
3. Private medical insurance
4. Health cash plan
5. 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata)
6. Death in service benefit at four times your pensionable salary

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced project officer with budget management experience to grow their project management skills in a globally respected organisation.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working, a supportive team environment, and access to outstanding benefits designed to enhance your well-being and professional development.

So, if you’re ready to take on an exciting challenge and play a vital role in delivering impactful projects, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Project Officer, you will co-ordinate and support various project activities, including the move to new offices and the vacation of an existing office and warehouse site.

Overseeing some project management activities, resources and information, you will work with project stakeholders to ensure work is on schedule and assist support teams, such as purchasing and finance, to ensure processes are being followed.

You will work with suppliers for quotes and scheduling, assist in preparing budgets and maintain project documentation and reports. Additionally, you will monitor project progress, organise project-related meetings and document the outcomes, and address any arising issues.

About You

To be considered as a Project Officer, you will need:

1. Experience as a project co-ordinator or similar role
2. Experience of managing budgets
3. Awareness of key elements of project management
4. Excellent organisational skills
5. Confident communication skills, with the ability to empathetically hold people to their project commitments

Other organisations may call this role Junior Project Manager, Operations Executive, Operations Co-ordinator, Project Co-ordinator, Project Administrator, or Project Support Officer.

Webrecruit and OSRL are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re ready to join us as a Project Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3-6 months

Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ACEOZ1402/SK