Jobs in Gullane

ASA Recruitment’s client, the NHS who have offices in Edinburgh / Glasgow is currently looking to recruit 3x PMO / Project Management Officers for initial 3 month contracts with potential extensions. The rate is £236.50 per day inside IR35 and the role is mainly remote with occasional visits into either office once a month.
The Role:
The day-to-day running of the programme office for several projects and programmes by providing high level project support and assisting in the delivery of advice and guidance on appropriate management methodologies. The Project Support Officer will be responsible for providing a full range of project support services assisting in the organisation and administration of all aspects of Projects, Programmes and Business As Usual.
Responsibilities:
* Assist the Project Manager/Project Support Manager in preparation, delivery, updating and monitoring all project plans, documentation and deliverables.
* The post holder is responsible for setting up, maintaining and developing several databases and information management system to develop and implement procedures to ensure efficiency of the project and programme administration. Maintenance of other databases developed by the jobholder to improve procedures.
* Regularly provide updates and guidance to the Project and Programme Managers as well as other internal/external stakeholders. Undertake the organisation of a large volume of meetings, workshops and presentations.
* Receive and respond to telephone calls/emails as appropriate, keeping the Project Manager/Project Support Manager informed of all relevant issues.
* Provide secretariat support to the Programme and Project Managers, associated staff and external stakeholders. Duties include diary co-ordination and arranging meetings together with all related duties.
* All work must be of a high standard, be completed within agreed timescales and meet expectations.
* From all systems, the post holder will generate reports for use by management and / or other appropriate individuals. A strong audit trail will be provided.
Essential Experience:
* Experience working as a PSO ideally having worked with the NHS or Public Sector in Scotland.
* Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a well-developed organisational ability.
* Experience in the delivery of training and confident in contributing to/with senior colleagues and stakeholders
* Minute taking skills.
Desirable Experience:
* Knowledge of public sector or NHS governance and compliance standards.
* Experience in contract delivery and solution development