Project Support Officer

Job Introduction

We're running a number of programmes and projects looking at operational efficiency within the business. One of these areas is finance transformation.The main objective of this role is to support the Project Management Office, Project Manager and Project Team in the co-ordination, planning and control of the project. There will be minimal supervision from the Project Manager to ensure the agreed project management methods and standards are implemented throughout the project. This role will also complete project management of some of the smaller projects and lean process improvement initiatives  

Role Responsibility

These are the tasks and activities you'll carry out:

• Ensuring the agreed project management methods, standards and processes are maintained throughout the project life-cycle. Reporting on the effectiveness of our projects and programmes is an essential element of the role. 
• Assisting the Project Manager and Team Managers in the production and maintenance of project plans. 
• Developing and maintaining the project library, filing, recording and reporting systems. 
• Developing and implementing appropriate configuration management procedures. 
• Co-ordinating the production of all reports and producing project summary reports. 
• Setting up and maintaining systems for recording project costs. 
• Defining and documenting procedures in accordance with agreed methodologies. 
• Advising and assisting the project team members in the application of project procedures, disciplines and reporting standards. 
• Maintaining risk and issue logs as well as change control records. 
• Developing and supporting communication mechanisms between project teams as well as taking on administrative tasks required to deliver the project smoothly. 
• You'll also provide ongoing control and assurance on the effectiveness of business delivery within the finance transformation portfolio. This will include running process mapping workshops, lean process improvement initiatives and managing smaller projects. 

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for an individual who can demonstrate the following experience and behaviours:

• Previous experience of supporting project teams on large, transformation programmes.
• Exceptional planning and administrative skills. You'll need to be able to balance multiple priorities, ensuring effectiveness documentation and communication at all times. 
• Experienced in running mapping workshops and implementing process improvements is a key component of this role, however if you can demonstrate the ability to plan and think logically, this would help you to be successful in post. 
• You'll be organised, thorough and have an eye for detail. We're also looking for an individual with great verbal and written communication skills.

Why Us

We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards. We’re looking for people who share this passion, enthusiasm and collaborative approach to join our team of over 7,000 employees across the UK. As part of a global business in CRH, the career opportunities are limitless. 

You will be entitled to a highly competitive basic salary and a great range of benefits including: Bonus scheme Enhanced holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Access to the Tarmac rewards website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice. Training and development opportunities

Tarmac Trading Limited