Project Support Officer
GCHQ is the United Kingdom's intelligence, security and cyber agency, working to identify, analyse and disrupt threats to the UK.
About Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ)
A UK public body whose statutory function includes foreign-focused signals intelligence. GCHQ uses technical capabilities, analysis and online effects across counter-terrorism, cyber security, serious and organised crime, strategic advantage and support to defence. It has publicly described responsible AI use in its national-security mission.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will support the delivery of projects and programmes by maintaining high-quality information and assisting with planning, scheduling, risk management, governance, change control, financial control, assurance and reporting. You will work with project managers, stakeholders and customers, respond to emerging issues, and adapt to deployments across projects, programmes and business areas.
Requirements
- At least four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English Language and Maths, or equivalent Level 2 qualification
- Experience in a PMO, project controls or project delivery environment
- Knowledge, skills and behaviours aligned to the Project Delivery Capability Framework at Executive Officer level
- Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly Excel
- Ability to analyse project data and present information clearly
- British citizenship or dual British nationality
- Eligibility for Developed Vetting
Responsibilities
- Support planning, scheduling, risk management, governance, change control, financial control, assurance and reporting
- Maintain high-quality project information and records
- Support governance activities
- Work with project managers, stakeholders and customers
- Identify and respond to emerging issues
- Adapt to assignments across projects, programmes and business areas
- Contribute to continuous improvement across project controls
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements including part-time work, compressed hours, and flexible start and finish times
- 25 days' annual leave rising to 30 days after five years, plus 10.5 public and privilege holidays
- Employee performance recognition scheme
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars at some locations
- Paid parental and adoption leave
- Travel-cost reimbursement for eligible in-person recruitment and vetting appointments
Hiring Process
Online application with pre-screening questions → online Situational Judgement Test → application sift → virtual technical and competency interview → conditional offer.