(R&R) Officer 1: Project & Programme Delivery

The role

As a Support Officer in the Projects and Programme Delivery’s (PPD) Business Team, you will provide financial, administrative and organisational support to project managers, project executives and the wider team. You will support project teams and undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the team’s successful delivery of each project across Wales.

Administrative support will include processing contractual information, financial transactions, through the use of Asite and MyNRW. Organisational support shall include assisting Project Managers and the wider team in the delivery of projects and programmes, supporting good governance, and promoting best practice.

PPD deliver a wide range of Projects and Programmes from a portfolio that includes; Flood Risk Management, Reservoir Compliance, Hydrometry and Telemetry upgrades, Fisheries improvements, Land Stewardship Infrastructure schemes, and the Metal Mines programme.

You will join a supportive, forward thinking team that values collaboration, innovation, and flexible working. There is an expectation of two days a week at the Cathays Park 2 office, with a hybrid working pattern to be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Andrew Blakemore at andrew.j.blakemore@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

Interviews will take place through Microsoft Teams

Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check. Appointments are normally made within 4 to 8 weeks of the closing date. 

What you will do

• Responsible for processing requisitions, contracts, contract extensions and process payments. 
• Liaise with project managers to ensure accuracy and propriety, maintaining Projects Delivery reputation for excellence.
• Provide quality control for a range of Framework and Non-Framework contracts supporting good governance
• Support Project Managers in using the Contract Management module of Asite as well as guidance on other IT systems.
• Ongoing maintenance of Projects and Programme data in Asite
• Support Programme Analysts with ongoing development projects 
• Be responsible for the maintenance of Project finances by allocating costs via journals and ensuring correct and prompt receipt and payment of invoices.
• Undertake administrative and secretarial duties when required.
• Provide essential support to project managers on their projects according to business and project needs.
• Undertake a programme of training and development.
• Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post
• Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post
• Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs).
• Occasional travel to other NRW offices may be required.
• Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.

Your qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills

In your application and interview you will be asked to demonstrate the following skills and experience using the STAR method.

1. Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent such as AAT is desirable, or the ability to demonstrate relevant experience.

1. Excellent working knowledge of MS Office suite of programmes – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook. A knowledge of Power BI would be desirable

1. Strong ability to analyse and interpret information is essential.

1. Good communication and inter-personal skills with a customer focus. Ability to build effective working relationship with colleagues and partners.
2. Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload and deliver results to timescales.