Project Control Officer

Project Control Officer Milton Keynes - Hanslope Park (Hybrid Working) Brook Street is recruiting on behalf of our public sector client, FCDO, for a full-time Project Control Officer to support the effective day-to-day running of the Milton Keynes office. This is a hybrid role with approximately 60% office-based and 40% remote working. Pay Rate: £17.49 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm or 9:00am-5:00pm Contract: Temporary The successful candidate will provide comprehensive project support to Programme and Project Managers and act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Provide project support to Programme and Project Managers Act as a main point of contact for internal and external customers Organise and manage project and programme meetings, including agendas and action notes Manage and maintain project documentation Oversee project risks and issues Ensure compliance with governance and commercial review processes Track project budgets and produce monthly cost reports Create and maintain project plans using MS Project Represent the Project Manager at meetings when required The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong organisational ability, and a high level of attention to detail. Confidence using IT systems and handling data securely is essential, along with the ability to remain calm and professional in sensitive situations. Previous administrative experience is desirable but not essential. Security Clearance Requirements Must be a British Citizen (or hold dual nationality). Must have been resident in the UK for at least 2 of the last 5 years. Must undergo Security Check (SC) clearance if not already held. Appointment is subject to a criminal record check and meeting security requirements. Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer. Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.