Project Officer

Posted 14/05/2026 by Pertemps Scotland

Location:
Edinburgh
Salary/Rate:
£16.07/hour
Pertemps are working with our public sector client to recruit a Project Support Officer on a temporary ongoing basis within the Housing & Homelessness service.

Role: Project Support Officer
Location: City Wide
Hours: Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week
Pay Rate: £16.07 per hour
Duration: Temporary ongoing
Start Date: ASAP

Are you highly organised, proactive, and confident working in a fast-paced environment? We’re looking for a motivated Project Support Officer to support key service improvement projects within Housing & Homelessness, helping to streamline processes and improve operational delivery.

About the Role
This is a varied and hands-on role supporting the expansion of temporary accommodation services. You’ll work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to support project delivery, maintain accurate records, and help improve processes across multiple departments.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring projects progress smoothly while providing essential administrative and operational support.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Supporting the coordination and delivery of service improvement projects
• Managing and maintaining project data, records, and reports
• Assisting with onboarding new properties onto internal systems
• Working across multiple teams to help streamline processes
• Supporting property inspections and completing associated administration
• Updating Excel trackers and preparing information for repairs teams and contractors
• Monitoring project progress and identifying improvement opportunities
• Providing support and guidance to colleagues on systems and processes

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re:
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Experienced in administration and data recording
• Confident using Excel and internal systems
• Able to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
• A strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently when required
• Previous project support or property-related experience is desirable
• A driving licence is desirable but not essential

📩 Apply today directly via this advert
Type:
Temporary
Start Date:
24/05/2026
Contract Length:
Temporary Ongoing
Job Reference:
263104122
Job ID:
225110817

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