Project Support Officer

Project Support Officer

We are looking for a Project Support Officer to join the project management team for the Floods and Droughts Research Infrastructure (FDRI) – a major national investment in UK hydrological science. The role offers the chance to develop project management skills in a supportive, hands‑on environment.

Base pay range: undisclosed – actual pay will be based on skills and experience. Talk with your recruiter for details.

• Act as first point of contact through the project inbox, triaging enquiries and ensuring they reach the right people
• Maintain accurate and accessible project information, ensuring documentation is well managed and easy to navigate
• Coordinate meetings end to end, including scheduling, preparing papers and capturing clear, meaningful minutes
• Keep the project intranet and calendar up to date, sharing timely information and updates with the wider team
• Support procurement activity, including sourcing supplies and coordinating with contractors
• Take ownership of ad‑hoc tasks and small sub‑projects, seeing them through from start to finish
• Proactively suggest and help implement improvements that increase efficiency and ways of working
• Be an active voice in the weekly PMO team meeting, contributing ideas, insight and constructive challenge
• Welcome and onboard new team members, helping them settle in quickly and feel part of the team

• Project management qualification (or working toward one) with little or no practical experience, or relevant experience in a project/programme/PMO environment without a formal qualification
• Interest in environmental issues and use of technology to support research
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, enabling effective interaction with people at all levels across the organisation and with external stakeholders
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to routine tasks
• Proactive and able to work independently, seeking guidance when needed
• Willing to travel occasionally for project meetings in Lancaster, which may involve a few nights away
• Confident using standard office software (MS Office, SharePoint, Teams)

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from neurodivergent candidates and those with disabilities. We provide adjustments or support throughout the application process.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. This position does not qualify for endorsement to support a Global Talent Visa application.

Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Administrative and Project Management
Industry: Non‑profit Organizations