OR19089 – Project Support Officer

Job Details

Umbrella: £16.64 per hour

Supplier submission deadline – 09 Jan 2026

Role Overview

  • Position: Project Support Officer

  • Service: Champs Public Health Collaborative (Public Health)

  • Reports to: Programme Manager

  • Hosted by: Wirral Council

  • Purpose: Provide high-quality project, financial, and administrative support to the Cheshire & Merseyside “All Together Smokefree” programme.

  • Supports programmes on behalf of nine Directors of Public Health and the Director of Population Health for the Integrated Care Board.

  • Role involves working with multiple stakeholders across Cheshire & Merseyside (Local Authority Public Health teams, NHS England, Public Health England, Strategic Clinical Networks, Clinical Commissioning Groups).

Key Responsibilities

Project & Administrative Support

  • Provide comprehensive support to multiple programmes (typing, drafting responses, reports, presentation materials).

  • Arrange and coordinate meetings (agendas, papers, minutes, follow-ups, venue and catering arrangements).

  • Manage incoming/outgoing mail and telephone enquiries.

  • Develop and maintain electronic and paper filing systems.

  • Maintain diaries, meeting arrangements, conferences, travel plans.

  • Input and maintain accurate records using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

  • Support programme leads to ensure projects are delivered within financial and resource constraints.

People & Collaboration

  • Assist programme leads in developing, preparing, and monitoring project plans.

  • Build and maintain partnerships across teams and organisations.

  • Provide cover and work collaboratively with colleagues across the Public Health system.

  • Handle complex and sensitive issues from external customers.

Financial Support

  • Assist in delivering best value and creating efficiencies.

  • Support internal audits and resource reporting.

Strategic Support

  • Provide information to senior managers and Consultants in Public Health to meet local or national requirements.

  • Assist with data collection and report production.

  • Attend management team meetings as required.

Planning & Organising

  • Prioritise workload and respond flexibly to changing demands.

  • Ensure operational efficiency and continuity under tight deadlines.

Decision Making

  • Anticipate and resolve problems independently where appropriate.

  • Escalate issues as required and alert programme leads to opportunities or risks.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent.

  • GCSE in Maths and English (or equivalent level C or above).

  • ECDL or equivalent IT competence.

  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

  • Ability to analyse information and make appropriate decisions.

  • Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.

  • Excellent organisation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Experience in business support systems, office administration, and customer service.

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

  • 2 A-Levels or NVQ equivalent in a relevant subject.

  • IT qualifications or demonstrable IT skills.

  • Ability to prepare project plans and reports.

  • Knowledge of public health issues and multi-agency programme delivery.

  • Understanding of change management and development of work policies or protocols.

  • Experience in a public sector organisation.

  If you think this job role is for you, please send your CV to rebeccabentum@carringtonblakerecruitment.com