Project Support Officer

The Role

Our client are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Support Administrator, working closely with the Sizewell C SS&A Directorate Heads of Departments and wider team.

This is a fast-paced, demanding role that requires exceptional organisational skills and a proactive approach. Due to regular exposure to senior leadership and confidential commercial data, the ideal candidate will exercise a high level of tact, discretion, and integrity. You will also work collaboratively to provide mutual PA cover across the department to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Governance & Reporting: Coordinate directorate governance activities, track actions, risks, and compliance metrics, and assist with reporting.

• Project Planning: Support planning activities, including schedule updates and maintaining risk registers.

• Finance & Procurement: Manage financial administration tasks, including SAP purchase orders and invoice tracking.

• Meeting & Information Management: Organise meetings, prepare documentation, take accurate minutes, and maintain document management systems (such as SharePoint and Teamcenter).

• Team Support & Onboarding: Assist with new starter onboarding, training records, vetting, and inductions.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate communications and build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• General PA Support: Manage diaries, coordinate travel, handle office management tasks, and provide collaborative team cover.

What You'll Need

• Experience: Previous experience in project support, team administration, coordination, or as a Personal Assistant (PA).

• Organisational Skills: Strong multitasking abilities with exceptional attention to detail and a proactive work ethic.

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to challenge stakeholders to ensure actions are completed on time.

• Discretion: Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with absolute professionalism and integrity.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with business systems or project platforms.