Project Support Officer

Project Support Officer

• Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne (Tyneside House, Skinnerburn Road)
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: 01/07/2027
• Rate of Pay: £15.46 per hour (paid weekly)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
• Work Pattern: Hybrid (2 days in the office, 3 days from home)

Our client, a reputable organisation committed to flood risk management and environmental enhancement, is hiring a dedicated Project Support Officer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that protect communities and improve the environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting project delivery across flood risk management schemes and environmental projects
• Assisting Project Managers with administrative, financial, data, and organisational tasks
• Handling and processing data, creating GIS layers, and setting up project workspaces
• Organising meetings, taking minutes, and preparing notices and newsletters
• Ordering site signage and running reports to track project progress
• Accompanying Project Managers on site visits and supporting incident response activities

What you'll bring:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle data accurately and efficiently
• Willingness to learn about EA legislation, policies, and project management practices
• Flexibility to respond to incidents and support business continuity when needed

Desired skills and qualities:

• Experience with GIS or data management tools is advantageous
• Enthusiasm for environmental projects and community impact
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently

This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their career in project support within a professional environment that values diversity and growth. Full training and support will be provided to help you succeed and progress.

If you're motivated, organised, and eager to make a difference, we encourage you to apply today!

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

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In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.