- HLP246 Project Support Officer

Main duties of the job

Fast Track Cities London initiative

This role will take lead responsibility for supporting the Fast-Track Cities London programme team to implement large, complex projects, managing the projects from procurement to full delivery of the project outputs.

This is an ideal role for somebody who is passionate about health and in particular HIV, with an absolute focus on delivering to deadline and specification.

The Project Support Officer will be responsible for providing excellent project management support to the programme team and Leadership Group, managing the Fast-Track Cities Leadership Group and sub group meetings and minutes.

They will also be responsible for monthly reporting, keeping track of the budgets, managing procurement processes, and keeping logs and action plans up to date.

The Project Support Officer will be a first port of call for many of the varied workstreams within the programme and will need to hold the reins on the programme plans and keep the team on track. They will often be liaising with the Fast-Track Cities Leadership Group members, supporting the team to organise events and other project officer duties as required.

Working for our organisation

As Project Support Officer you will work as part of a dynamic team in Transformation Partners in Health and Care. Our partnership working brings together the NHS in London and our partners to deliver better health and care for all Londoners. Our partners include the Mayor of London, Greater London Authority, Public Health England, London Councils and Health Education England.

We will work with you to ensure that you are supported in developing your career whilst having the opportunity to work on some of the most strategic and transformative programmes in London.

Fast-Track Cities London is hosted by Transformation Partners in Health and Care. Fast-Track Cities London is part of a global network of over 500 cities working together to get to zero new HIV infections, zero preventable deaths and zero stigma by 2030.

The Fast-Track Cities leadership group is the only forum that brings together, everyone working in the HIV sector in one place. It is made up of stakeholders across the city, including people living with HIV, the Mayor of London, NHS England (London), UKHSA, London Councils, academics, clinicians, and the voluntary and community sector.

The Fast-Track Cities leadership group comes together to look at; the complex issues around HIV in London, support each other to deliver as effectively and efficiently as possible and find opportunities to work together to get to zero quicker.

Read more about the initiative at:

Fast-Track Cities London: Helping end HIV by 2030

Person specification

• Covid-19 Vaccination

  Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
  We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.

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Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
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Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.