Project Support Analyst in London

Power a vital cyber security transformation that protects life‑saving research and makes a real difference.

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (+ Benefits)

Grade: P1

Directorate: Chief Operating Office

Reports to: Technology Programme Manager

Contract: 18 month fixed‑term contract

Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London. Office‑based with high flexibility (1‑2 days per week in the office)

Closing dates: External and internal – 22 June 2026 (vacancy may close earlier)

Recruitment: One competency‑based interview. Interview date: W/C 22nd June 2026

Responsibilities:

• Provide efficient and effective support on a large and complex cross‑organisation programme.
• Schedule and manage meetings, organise and prepare workshops.
• Facilitate day‑to‑day project activities ensuring effective collaboration and planning.
• Support in managing key programme artefacts including reporting and RAID logs.
• Manage escalations appropriately to ensure decisions are made by the appropriate representatives based on evidence, considering risks, costs, benefits and options.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting and tracking external and internal project resources, providing regular reporting on project cost, benefits and status.
• Ensure communication and critical reporting is provided on schedule and to a high level of quality.
• Support team with identifying, measuring and tracking progress and benefits throughout the initiative.
• Lead small pieces of work to support the delivery of the project/programme as required.

Skills and Experience:

• Suitable experience in using Microsoft Office and planning and collaboration tools (e.g. Jira, Mural).
• Experienced in using communication tools and techniques that articulate and present information clearly (e.g. PowerPoint).
• Experienced in managing project and programme artefacts, including risk and decision logs, planning and reporting documents and budgets.
• Good communication skills and confidence in acting as the central contact point, responding to routine enquiries in an appropriate manner, redirecting complex enquiries where necessary.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels and influence where required.
• Strong time and people‑management skills, able to juggle multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Ability to organise and manage own workload consistently, seeking guidance from colleagues when needed.

Internal Eligibility Criteria:

• Completed getting‑started period.
• Discussed intention to apply and gained approval from line manager.
• Been in substantive (home) role for at least 6 months (if previously on secondment).

Benefits:

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high‑quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work‑life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.