Project Officer (Digital – Computer Aided)

Location: Lisburn
Pay Rate: £20.22 per hour
Duration: 6 Months (with possibility of extension)
Hours: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Project Officer (Digital – Computer Aided) on behalf of our client based in Lisburn. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project professional with a background in Digital or IT projects to support the delivery of a major Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system upgrade.

Working closely with the Senior Project Manager and key stakeholders, you will play a vital role in coordinating project activities, supporting system implementation, managing project documentation, and ensuring successful delivery of project objectives within agreed timescales and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, implementation and delivery of the CAD system upgrade project.
• Assist with developing project documentation, specifications, requirements and implementation plans.
• Coordinate data migration, user acceptance testing (UAT), training activities and system rollout.
• Act as a key contact for contractors and stakeholders throughout the implementation process.
• Maintain project documentation including action logs, risk registers, issue logs and change controls.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and support mitigation activities.
• Support governance processes, project boards, working groups and stakeholder meetings.
• Assist with budget monitoring and project reporting.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, suppliers and external stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Support the Senior Project Manager with project coordination, administration and delivery across the project lifecycle.
• Record and document lessons learned, ensuring continuous improvement throughout the project.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, data protection requirements and organisational policies.
• Take minutes at meetings and provide administrative support as required.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must meet one of the following:

Option 1

• A Level 6 qualification (Degree or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as:
  • Business Management
  • Project Management
  • Business Studies
  • Information Technology
  • Information Systems
  • Systems Management
  • Software Development
  • Software Engineering

AND

• A minimum of 1 year’s relevant experience in a Project Support or Project Coordination role within Digital or IT projects.

Option 2

• A Level 5 qualification (HND or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as:
  • Business Management
  • Project Management
  • Business Studies
  • Information Technology
  • Information Systems
  • Systems Management
  • Software Development
  • Software Engineering

AND

• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in a Project Support or Project Coordination role within Digital or IT projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
• Experience supporting Digital, IT or systems implementation projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Experience maintaining project documentation and reporting tools.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

To apply, please send your CV today.