Potential earnings
£49,339.00
Project support officers assist in the organisation, planning, monitoring and direction of a project and ensure it is adequately resourced and on schedule.
Main tasks
- Monitors the progress of the project and provides updates to project team, clients and other stakeholders.
- Liaises with and ensures effective communication between the project team, other departments, the project manager, the client and/or senior management.
- Advises on project procedures and assists the project team in decision making.
- Creates and maintains a project timetable, helps ensure the project proceeds on schedule and manages relevant administrative elements of the project.
- Analyses project components, organises them into a logical sequence and establishes the minimum time required for the project.
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Salary and earnings
Average earnings
£31,582.99
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Skills & knowledge
The top 5 most important skills and knowledge requirements relevant to this career.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
What course level do I need to study?
The level of study required will vary with each job, sector and company. The table below shows the level of study achieved by those currently working in this career choice.
Educational requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Source: Office for National Statistics.
| Level of study | Percentage achieved |
|---|---|
| Level 0 | 2% |
| Level 1 | 4% |
| Level 2 | 14% |
| Level 3 | 19% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 9% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 38% |
| Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 13% |
| Level 8 (Doctorate) | 1% |
Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.
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