Project Support Officer in Greater Bristol Area

Job description

Job Title: Project Support Officer (DV Cleared)

Location: Bristol or Dorset (Hybrid – approx. 3 days/week on site)

Clearance Required: UK Developed Vetting (DV)

Salary: Competitive

Please note - you will need to have active DV clearance, or have recently held DV Clearance to be considered.

Overview:

We are looking for a capable and experienced Project Support Officer (PSO) to join our delivery team supporting complex programmes within the UK defence sector. This is a hands-on role suited to someone confident operating in secure environments, with the ability to step up as Project Manager when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality project support across planning, governance, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
• Maintain and manage project documentation, RAID logs, and delivery trackers.
• Support programme reviews, milestone tracking, and performance reporting.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery and alignment.
• Deputise for the Project Manager when required, supporting leadership and decision-making.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of delivery processes and project controls.

Essential Requirements:

• Current DV clearance
• Strong experience in project support or coordination roles, ideally within defence or government programmes.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, Agile).
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced, secure environment.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting MOD or defence-related programmes.
• Familiarity with defence delivery frameworks and secure working practices.

Working Arrangements:

• Hybrid working model with circa 3 days per week on-site in either Bristol or Dorset.
• Occasional travel between sites may be required.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on nationally significant programmes.
• Supportive and professional team environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career development and progression opportunities.

If you’d like to be considered for the position, please apply with a current CV.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater Bristol Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English