Programme Support Officer

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Milton Keynes City Council for a Programme Support Officer within the Highways Service.

The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working (4 days on-site across Civic Offices and Synergy Park, 1 day remote), and £25 per hour umbrella, with an initial contract length of 3 months+. Please see a high-level overview of what the position involves below:

• Supporting the delivery of a £20m Highways Capital Programme through effective programme coordination and reporting
• Managing project information, governance processes, risks, actions and programme data
• Producing reports, board packs and management information for stakeholders at all levels, including senior management
• Maintaining accurate programme records across Excel, SharePoint and other council systems
• Managing and coordinating requests received through the service inbox
• Building strong relationships with engineers, project managers, operational teams and senior stakeholders to gather information and ensure deadlines are met
• Supporting the continual improvement of reporting processes and reporting tools

The ideal candidate will have experience with:

• Programme Support Officer, PMO Officer, Project Support Officer, Project Coordinator or similar roles
• Project governance, reporting, risk and issue management
• Strong Excel, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams skills
• Producing reports, board packs and management information
• Managing multiple stakeholders and building effective working relationships (vital)
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience within Local Government

If this role is of interest to you, please submit a copy of your CV and a mobile number.

All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.