Project Officer

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Job description

Do you come from a Project Management background and looking for a role within the Public Sector? Apply now to hear more about this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of the Project Plan for the project ensuring that all objectives, targets, contractual responsibilities and obligations are met.
• Supporting the drafting of specification and requirements documents as required.
• Work with the subject matter experts on the project team to develop and implement a data migration plan.
• To be the main point of contact for the contractor when dealing with system implementation issues e.g. design and configuration.
• Work with the subject matter experts on the project team to develop and implement a User Acceptance Testing (UAT) plan.
• Assist the Project Lead in the coordination of the Project Management process throughout the project life cycle through delivery of Development, Implementation, and Closure and Support activity.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Possess, as a minimum, a Level 6 qualification in a relevant discipline such as business management, project management, business studies, information technology, information systems, systems management, software software engineering. AND,
• Have a minimum 1 year relevant experience in a project support or coordination role for Digital/IT projects. OR,
• Possess, as a minimum, a Level 5 qualification in a relevant discipline such as business management, project management, business studies, information technology, information systems, systems management, software development, software engineering AND
• Have a minimum 2 years relevant experience in a project support or coordination role for Digital/IT projects.
• IT literate specifically in the use of the Microsoft Office suite (including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel and MS Outlook) and Management Information Systems.
• Applicants must have a full current UK/ EU driving licence and a car available for official business use, or access to a form of personal transport that will enable you to meet the requirements of the post in full.

Further Information

About the role: £20.22 per hour Lisburn HQ Immediate start 36.25 hours a week Temporary, up to 6 months with possible extension Please note closing date for this vacancy is Thursday 6th August 2026 - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today.