Project Support Officer Job at Crown Prosecution Service

Project Support Officer Job at Crown Prosecution Service – The Project Support Officer (PSO) plays a vital role in supporting the successful delivery of projects across the organisation. Working as part of a dynamic team, you will provide essential administrative and coordination support to project managers and stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop their project management skills in a fast-paced, national environment.

You will be involved in a variety of tasks, from maintaining project documentation and tracking progress to supporting meetings and ensuring effective communication across teams. The role offers the chance to contribute to meaningful change and make a real difference to the organisation’s objectives.

These posts are available at all CPS office locations. We will ask you to confirm your preferred location. Offers are made in merit order in line with your location preference order. It’s not guaranteed that we will be able to accommodate your location preference.   

Job description

Your roles and responsibilities: 

• Provide administrative and coordination support to project teams and managers.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, records, and trackers.
• Support the organisation and facilitation of project meetings, including preparing agendas and minutes.
• Monitor project progress and highlight risks or issues to the project manager.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, presentations, and other project communications.

A copy of the full job description is available if requested from Ellie.Dixon@cps.gov.uk. 

Person specification

To be eligible to apply, you need to:

• Have experience working in a project support, administrative, or coordination role 
• Demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills
• Be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively 

It is desirable that you have the below experience but this is not required to apply: 

• Experience working in a public sector or similar environment
• Hold or be willing to work towards a relevant project management qualification

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 16th November 2025