Programme & Project Support

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? Do you thrive on organisation, coordination and making things run smoothly? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Are you looking to build a career in project management within a supportive and high-performing PMO? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Programme & Project Support to join our Portfolio Management Office (PMO).

This role is central to ensuring the smooth and effective running of our programmes and projects, providing high-quality coordination, administrative support and data management across a diverse portfolio of strategic priorities. The role will be key in delivering the most strategic programmes and projects within the organisation. that make a positive difference to services and residents across Kent.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide professional support to Portfolio Managers, Programme and Project Managers and Officers to enable successful delivery of priorities

- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, record actions and track progress to ensure delivery stays on track

- Support the development, organisation and maintenance of programme and project documentation

- Collect, analyse and manage data and information to support programme reporting and decision-making

- Assist in the planning and delivery of workshops, presentations and stakeholder engagement activities

- Maintain and support PMO systems and processes (including Office 365 tools such as Teams, SharePoint and Excel)

- Provide support on financial and commercial activities, including purchase orders and invoice processing

Is highly organised with excellent administrative and coordination skills

- Has experience supporting programmes, projects or business operations

- is confident using Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint)

- Can manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines

- Has strong interpersonal skills and can build effective working relationships

- Is proactive, adaptable and able to work both independently and as part of a team

- Brings a professional and solution-focused approach to their work

Our Values

At Kent County Council, our values underpin everything we do. We are looking for someone who demonstrates that they are:

- Brave - doing the right thing and embracing challenge

- Curious - keen to learn, improve and innovate

- Compassionate - respectful, empathetic and inclusive

- Strong together - collaborative and supportive

- Responsible - accountable for their actions and decisions