Project Support Officer

About ANT Recruitment

ANTRecruitment partners with public sector and governmental organisations across the UK, providing highquality recruitment solutions by connecting skilled professionals with impactful roles. Were currently recruiting a Project Support Officer for a major publicsector organisation in Belfast, supporting planning, governance and business improvement initiatives.

The Opportunity

Youll join a Strategic Support Centre working on business and project planning, governance, and service improvement across the organisation. You will lead structured project planning, businesscase development, stakeholder engagement, governance frameworks and contribute to transformational change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project planning aligned with corporate and financial strategies
• Develop business cases using frameworks like the HMTreasury Five Case Model, including financial modelling & affordability input
• Facilitate project working groups and manage approvals through to signoff
• Oversee project implementation, risk management and postproject evaluation
• Support audits, FOI responses and statutory reporting
• Maintain governance frameworks, records management and system (e.g., SharePoint) integrity
• Deputise for Business Manager as required, including staff oversight

About You

Degree (or equivalent qualification) in business, improvement, finance or a related discipline
Minimum of 23 years experience developing business cases and managing project lifecycles in a large organisation environment
Strong planning, organisational and communication skills, with ability to influence senior management
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and project/governance systems
Full UK driving licence and ability to travel when required
Ability to work under pressure, deliver timely and accurate information and build collaborative relationships

What's On Offer

Salary: £30,000 £34,000 pa depending on experience
Permanent role within a respected public sector provider in Belfast
Hybrid working flexibility enabling a mix of onsite and remote work
A role where your work supports key transformation and governance initiatives
Professional development, positive team culture and strong organisational impact