Programme & Project Support

What will you be doing?

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? Do you thrive on organisation, coordination and making things run smoothly? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Are you looking to build a career in project management within a supportive and high-performing PMO? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Programme & Project Support to join our Portfolio Management Office (PMO).

This role is central to ensuring the smooth and effective running of our programmes and projects, providing high-quality coordination, administrative support and data management across a diverse portfolio of strategic priorities. The role will be key in delivering the most strategic programmes and projects within the organisation. that make a positive difference to services and residents across Kent.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide professional support to Portfolio Managers, Programme and Project Managers and Officers to enable successful delivery of priorities

- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, record actions and track progress to ensure delivery stays on track

- Support the development, organisation and maintenance of programme and project documentation

- Collect, analyse and manage data and information to support programme reporting and decision-making

- Assist in the planning and delivery of workshops, presentations and stakeholder engagement activities

- Maintain and support PMO systems and processes (including Office 365 tools such as Teams, SharePoint and Excel)

- Provide support on financial and commercial activities, including purchase orders and invoice processing

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

- Is highly organised with excellent administrative and coordination skills

- Has experience supporting programmes, projects or business operations

- is confident using Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint)

- Can manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines

- Has strong interpersonal skills and can build effective working relationships

- Is proactive, adaptable and able to work both independently and as part of a team

- Brings a professional and solution-focused approach to their work

Our Values

At Kent County Council, our values underpin everything we do. We are looking for someone who demonstrates that they are:

- Brave – doing the right thing and embracing challenge

- Curious – keen to learn, improve and innovate

- Compassionate – respectful, empathetic and inclusive

- Strong together – collaborative and supportive

- Responsible – accountable for their actions and decisions

How to Apply

Please submit your application explaining how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Shortlisting will be based on how clearly you demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Kent County Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

About you

For further information, please contact:

Darren Avery – PMO Manager – 03000 410075

Jonathan Carton – PMO Operations & Standards Lead – 03000 418298

About us

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.