Programme & Project Support Officer

Employer: Shelter  

Location: Homebased with national travel as and when required  

Temporary: 12-months fixed term contract 

Working hours: 35 hours per week 

Salary: £35,581 per annum  

Closing date: 04/05/2026

  • Job Introduction

    Are you a highly organised and proactive administrator who enjoys helping projects run smoothly? Join Shelter as our Programme and Project Support Officer and play a key role in supporting the delivery of important organisational projects within our Strategy Enablement function.

    About the role

    The Programme and Project Support Officer will support the delivery of key projects and programmes of work driven by the Strategy Enablement function.

    They will ensure programmes and projects run smoothly by supporting the administration, co-ordination and reporting related to the projects, programmes and their workstreams. The role will ensure that programmes are supported with accurate and up to date information and will keep key programme artefacts such as timelines up to date.
     
    Role specifics

    As a Programme and Project Support Officer, you’ll work closely with the Senior Programme Manager, you’ll organise meetings and workshops, take clear minutes, track actions and maintain key programme tools such as RAID logs, dashboards and plans. You’ll support communication with stakeholders by preparing briefings, presentations and materials, and help ensure project data is accurate and up to date. You’ll also contribute to maintaining good programme governance, document control and benefit tracking, helping teams stay organised and on track. We’re looking for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and experience supporting programmes or projects, who is confident using tools such as Microsoft Office and project tracking systems.

    Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

    Benefits 

    We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

    We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

    How to Apply

    Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below
    . You are required to submit your work history and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should include your responses to the Essential points in the ‘About You’ section of the job description of no more than 1500 words in total

    Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below in your responses:

     

    • We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

    Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

    About Shelter

    Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

    We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

    We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

    Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

    Safeguarding statement

     Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. 

    Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

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