Project support Manager in Northallerton

Location: Headquarters, Northallerton, with the opportunity for hybrid working

Contract: Permanent, contractually employed by NYP

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

Salary: Scale 4, £27,204 - £29,703

Closing Date: 9am 8th June 2026

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Project Support Officer to join our Change Delivery Team. This is a key role providing high-quality administrative and project support, helping ensure the successful delivery of corporate change initiatives. You will work closely with Project Managers and the Leadership Team to support project delivery, maintain documentation, and contribute to performance reporting and governance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support across the Change Delivery Team
• Support project and programme management activities, including preparing dashboards, reports, and board papers
• Carry out quality assurance checks on project documentation
• Organise and support meetings, workshops, and events (including minute-taking and action tracking)
• Produce and distribute communications, reports, and documentation within agreed timescales
• Maintain project templates, document libraries, and version control systems
• Support scheduling of meetings including project, portfolio, team, and board meetings
• Help develop and improve administrative systems, including maintaining Teams and SharePoint sites
• Support the maintenance and oversight of the Change Delivery dashboard

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Experience in an administrative or project support role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint)
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical and analytical approach
• Experience in organising meetings, including minute and action taking

Desirable

• Experience working within project management environments
• Knowledge of recognised project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, APM)

Why Join Us?

Working for the emergency services is both meaningful and impactful. At North Yorkshire Police & North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing so everyone can thrive. Please visit our websites to learn more about our organisation. We’re also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:

• Local Government Pension Scheme—secure and competitive retirement planning
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme—access to affordable vehicle leasing options
• Generous Annual Leave—24 days rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan
• Blue Light Discount—enjoy savings at major retailers and services
• Flexi-Time for Staff Roles—tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle while meeting team objectives
• Access to Trade Union Membership—opportunity to join UNISON
• Inclusion & Diversity Networks—connect with colleagues and contribute to a culture of belonging
• Health & Wellbeing Services—access to resources that support your physical and mental health

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment.
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence
• Internal applicants must have successfully completed their probation period
• Meet residency requirements for vetting: MV Level Vetting—minimum 5 years UK residency

Your Application

North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are equal opportunity employers. Both organisations are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place. While AI can support you with structure, spelling and grammar, your application must still reflect your own genuine skills, experience and achievements, as our selection process checks for authenticity. It’s acceptable to use AI to help with clarity, research, interview preparation and structuring your real‑life examples, provided the information is accurate; however, it must not be used to exaggerate your abilities or generate false or AI‑written responses.

Safer Recruitment

North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre‑employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential.

Ready to Apply?

As part of our selection process, we’ll assess your skills and experience against the requirements of the role. We therefore encourage you to take your time to tailor your application, ensuring your responses align with the job advert and role profile. Interviews are scheduled to take place: W/C 29th June 2026. We look forward to receiving your online application.