Project Administrator

Job Title: Project Administrator
Location: Dorchester, Dorset
Contract Type: Temporary (3 months)
Salary: £16.10 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid

About Us

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

About the Role

We are seeking a Project Administrator to join a small, busy team within Dorset Council working on the Our Future Council programme.

You will support and coordinate the operation of the Programme Management Office (PMO) in developing and delivering Dorset Council’s major programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Service Manager and PMO Officers to manage strategic programme information and data
• Produce management information and reports
• Maintain security and integrity of all programme documentation (e.g., project plans, risks and issues, actions, project briefs, highlight reports, budgets and contracts) on SharePoint or other systems, ensuring compliance with Information Security requirements and legislation
• Liaise confidently with directors, councillors, and external stakeholders in the context of board and other governance meetings
• Track and monitor projects and collect feedback
• Update project records and SharePoint data
• Arrange meetings, take minutes, and follow up on actions

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong administrative background
• Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
• Experience with MS Project and SharePoint is advantageous
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP – A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.