Project Support Officer - INTERNAL

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.ukIf you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment processJob OverviewPLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARDThis post is fixed term secondment for 6 months to meet the needs of the service.If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and organised Project Support Officer to join the Estates & Facilities Support Services team at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.This role is key to supporting the planning and delivery of transformational projects that contribute to strategic objectives across the Health Board.The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative and technical support to project and programme managers, helping to monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure effective communication with stakeholders.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Main duties of the jobProvide administrative support for planning and delivery of programmes and projects.Monitor progress across multiple workstreams, identifying risks and recommending solutions.Capture and escalate project risks and issues to senior programme staff.Analyse project performance and contribute to reporting and evaluation.Plan and deliver specific project elements, liaising with multidisciplinary teams.Organise meetings, events, and diary management for project leads.Maintain accurate records, databases, and project libraries.Support the development and implementation of policies related to project delivery.Contribute to service improvement initiatives within delegated areas.Working for our organisationAneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the futureQualifications And KnowledgeEssential criteriaLevel 4 qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experienceKnowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling projects.ExperienceEssential criteriaExperience of working within a demanding/high intensity administrative settingExperience of successful team workingDesirable criteriaExperience of project management.Experience of working within the NHS or other public sector bodySkills and AttributesEssential criteriaDeveloped interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levelsAble to plan and prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines and deal effectively with conflicting priorities.Ability to work autonomously and equally effective as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Proficient in use of standard IT packages eg Microsoft Office with the ability to master new applicationsDesirable criteriaAdvanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications e.g., Excel, Power BIOtherDesirable criteriaWelsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh