Darlington Borough Council are seeking to recruit a Project Support Officer (for a Fixed Term of 14 months) to play a key role in an exciting digital transformation programme.
This is an opportunity to support the migration of network drive data into a modern Microsoft 365 environment, helping to improve collaboration, accessibility and efficiency across the Council.
About the Role
Working as part of the Systems and Process Team, you will support the delivery of projects that make a real difference to how services operate. Your primary focus will be assisting with the migration of data into Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, ensuring information is organised, accessible and secure.
You’ll work closely with the Project Manager, system specialists and service areas to coordinate activities and meetings, maintain project documentation and help ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the planning and delivery of the Microsoft 365 Migration project.
- Assisting with organising, monitoring and maintaining project plans and documentation
- Providing advice and support to staff on Microsoft 365 queries and data migration activities
- Helping to manage and organise large volumes of data to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Liaising with stakeholders across the organisation to support smooth implementation
- Collecting, analysing and presenting project information to support decision-making
- Attending meetings and contributing to project discussions and offering guidance and advice where needed.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised, with strong attention to detail
- Experienced in supporting projects or working in a structured, process-driven environment
- Comfortable working with data, systems and Microsoft 365 tools
- A confident communicator, able to explain information clearly to a range of audiences
- Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to manage competing priorities
- A team player who can build positive working relationships across services
- Adaptable and resilient within a fast-paced, changing environment
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
- 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
- Flexi-time scheme
- Flexible working
- Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
- Staff equality forums
- Green Car Leasing Scheme
- Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
- Physiotherapy service
- Confidential counselling service
- Great wellbeing offer
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
- Local and National retailer discounts
- Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
- Arriva Employee Travel Club
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/
Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.
General Information for Applicants:
For a further informal discussion and any queries around the role profile and jobs itself please contact Chris Burnside on 01325 405646 or [email protected].
If you have any further questions regarding applying for this role or the questions , please contact the HR Support team on 01325 403217 or [email protected].
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We are an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.
