Location
Reading, Berkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Our Technology teams are right at the heart of what we do. Surrounded by some of the best Technology Specialists in the industry, you'll bring your own ideas to the business - helping to shape the experience of our customers as part of a forward-thinking team.
As the Project Support Officer, you will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of a business project, working closely alongside the Project Manager.
You will support the Project Manager with the execution of a project which includes scheduling tasks, risk and progress management, liaising with stakeholders, as well as monitoring finances and controlling budgets.
What You'll Get The world is changing and it's important we support our colleagues. People are at the heart of what we do at Primark so it's essential we provide the right environment for you to perform at your best. That's why we offer benefits that put you first.
Some of our benefits are:
- 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more.
- Flexible Working, the opportunity for an early Friday finish, and a subsidised cafeteria.
- Primark Perks - Discounts with some local partner businesses to our offices
What You'll Do: In your role, you'll collaborate with different people across a range of skill sets. Here's a flavour of your day-to-day:
- Reporting on progress, resources, finance, or costings
- Support the Project Manager with the maintenance of Budgets and approvals
- Ensure that the Statement of Works with all Suppliers are up-to-date
- Be proactive and chase for Purchase Order approvals, Invoice Payments
- Review the process of key artefacts and including sign-off as per the agreed RACI
- Support the Project Manager with the projects and mitigating risks
- Quality assurance, for example through collating data, auditing or compliance checks
What You'll Bring Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued - so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:
- Optional Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, or related field
- 5+ years experience in project support office and management
- Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience developing and managing budgets
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Optional Master's degree in project management or related field
- PMP certification
Ready? Good - because we can't wait to see what you can offer. You'll be joining a team of diverse, passionate, and talented individuals where you'll truly belong, collaborating on projects that will shape the future of our industry. If you're excited about this role but don't meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or another one, and our recruitment team Can determine where your skills may fit in at Primark.
Apply to be part of our future and we'll help you develop yours.
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