Project support officers Pay Data UK — 2024

Project support officers roles in the UK earn a median of £33,025 per year, equivalent to £17.09 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 8.8% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £24,805 to £47,809 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Project support officers roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Project support officers

Project support officers assist in the organisation, planning, monitoring and direction of a project and ensure it is adequately resourced and on schedule.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• analyses project components, organises them into a logical sequence and establishes the minimum time required for the project
• creates and maintains a project timetable, helps ensure the project proceeds on schedule and manages relevant administrative elements of the project
• advises on project procedures and assists the project team in decision making
• liaises with and ensures effective communication between the project team, other departments, the project manager, the client and/or senior management
• monitors the progress of the project and provides updates to project team, clients and other stakeholders

Entry Routes and Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements, although entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades, A levels/H grades, a BTEC/SQA award or equivalent qualifications. On-the-job training is usually provided, and professional qualifications are available.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.