Project Support Officer

University of Plymouth - Technology and Information Services, Service Assurance and Compliance

An opportunity has arisen to appoint an experienced project support officer to the TIS projects team, providing specialist project support for a range of IT projects.

About the role

This role offers the opportunity to support a wide range of technical projects that contribute to the University’s strategic goals. You will work closely with project managers and stakeholders across the institution, helping to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and effectively.

There is the opportunity to either work fully office based or hybrid. Flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.

It is essential for you to have experience operating in a formal project delivery role and to understand project governance and processes.

You will be required to work independently and as part of a team, contributing to project delivery by creating and inputting to project documentation (this includes Project Initiation Documents, Business Cases, Highlight Reports, and managing Risk and Issue Logs); planning and administering complex meetings and pro-actively managing follow on actions; and researching and then analysing / interpreting data - this includes experience with financial data to ensure appropriate budget management.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Andy Dodd: by email at andy.dodd@plymouth.ac.uk

Please note: We’re currently unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, we welcome all applicants, as other visa options may be available.

We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Strong organisational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence in using digital tools including Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Experience supporting projects and working collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A commitment to excellent customer service and continuous improvement.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

Application Process

Please apply online (via the ‘Apply’ button above), demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Closing date:  12 midnight, Sunday 8 February 2026

Our Offer

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

When joining us, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave: 25^* Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays^* & Closure Days^*
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

^*Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract