Project Support Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive Project Support Officer to join our Children’s Strategy, Transformation and Commissioning Service at Wokingham Borough Council. This is a full-time, permanent Grade 5 role, offering hybrid working between Shute End and home.

You’ll provide vital support across a varied portfolio of commissioning and transformation projects, helping to keep plans, milestones, risks and actions on track. From coordinating meetings and maintaining project documentation to collating data and preparing clear updates, your contribution will help turn plans into effective services for children, young people and families.

Working with colleagues across Children’s Services and partners in health, education, the voluntary sector and commissioned services, you’ll support engagement, co-production and strong project governance. You’ll also have the opportunity to lead smaller projects or defined workstreams, building valuable experience in project delivery, commissioning and service improvement.

We’re looking for someone who combines excellent organisation and attention to detail with clear communication, initiative and a collaborative approach. If you enjoy bringing structure to busy projects, improving how things work and contributing to positive outcomes for children and families, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including: 

⭐ Generous Annual Leave - 27 days per annum (rising by 5 days with 5 years continued local government serviced), plus Bank Holidays

⭐Local Government Pension Scheme 

⭐GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week

⭐Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline

⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

⭐Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham

⭐Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes

⭐Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more

⭐Move through Menopause Course

⭐Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more

⭐Learning & Development Opportunities

⭐Employee Networks

⭐And more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day coordination across commissioning and transformation projects, tracking tasks, milestones, risks, actions and deadlines.
• Maintain accurate, well-organised project documentation, including plans, risk logs, action trackers, reports and version-controlled records.
• Coordinate project meetings, workshops and events, preparing agendas and papers, taking accurate minutes and following up agreed actions.
• Collate data, evidence and stakeholder feedback to support business cases, evaluations, dashboards, reports and decision-making.
• Support engagement and co-production with children, young people, families, providers, schools, health partners and voluntary sector organisations.
• Lead small projects or clearly defined workstreams, while contributing to improved systems, processes, governance and continuous service development.

Candidate Requirements:

• Five GCSEs at grades A*–C, including English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications or appropriate experience.
• Previous experience supporting projects and providing high-quality administrative or coordination support in a busy public or private sector environment.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and well-presented documents and reports.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with strong communication, listening and problem-solving skills and a commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people and families.

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. 

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. 

Click the link below and Apply Today! To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Children’s Strategy, Transformation and Commissioning Service hiring manager: jo.caddick@wokingham.gov.uk  (strictly no agencies).

Alternatively, you can contact Recruitment Specialist Alix Williams for a general discussion about the role and Wokingham Borough Council: Alix.williams@wokingham.gov.ukAlix.williams@wokingham.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 15^th November 2026, at 11pm

Interview date: 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd December, times TBC.

AI in Applications:

We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation.

However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected.

We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.