Project Support Officer - Major Capital Programme

Role Responsibility

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our expanding Major Capital Programme Team, responsible for delivering high-value transport and infrastructure projects across Kent. This role offers the opportunity to be involved with over 75 schemes in various stages of development.

You will be instrumental in providing high-quality customer service, managing administrative tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of our projects and handling mailbox enquiries from the team, public, internal and external stakeholders. Your role will include general administrative support like arranging meetings, managing customer queries to financial support; ensuring invoices are paid on time.

Requirements

• High level of computer literacy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills

We welcome those who may lack previous experience but demonstrate the right behaviours and a keen interest in this field. All necessary training will be provided and we expect the successful applicant to show a strong enthusiasm for learning and skill development.

After a successful 6-month probationary period, the appointed candidate will have the opportunity to undertake a Level 3; Business Administrator or Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship course.

Contact Details

For more information about this role, please contact: Mrs Isla Rutter, Senior Project Officer, Tel: 03000 411624 E-mail: isla.rutter@kent.gov.uk

About the Company

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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 as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.