Project Support Officer

Criminal Justice - Project Support Officer
• Project Support Officer
• Salary: £27,204 - £29,859
• Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
• Location: Wakefield HQ

West Yorkshire Police are seeking a highly organised and motivated Project Support Officer to provide specialist research, project and administrative support to Senior Managers and staff within the Criminal Justice function.
You will contribute to meaningful improvements across Criminal justice services by supporting the planning, coordination, and implementation of change initiatives.

You will be required to undertake research, data analysis and benchmarking, using internal and external sources to inform decision-making and programme delivery.
Support or manage project activities such as database design, data analysis and preparatory research.

Role & Responsibilities
- You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of Force-wide projects and local change management programmes.
- You will require comprehensive skills in research, whilst providing project and programme management support to the department covering a wide range of diverse projects and responsibilities across the Force
- To assist with the support and delivery of a variety of projects and research-based activities, including the use of relevant software and computerised databases.

Key Duties Include:
• To actively participate in supporting the design, development, and implementation of Force wide Projects. This will also require the provision of programme / project management support.
• To provide comprehensive research data to the Senior Managers and staff within Criminal Justice. This will also include the preparation and compilation of report / documentation such as Project Briefs, Project Plans, Business Cases, etc.
• To source, collate and analyse internal / external benchmarking, research data and management information using a variety of sources to support the progress and delivery of Force wide corporate change Programmes and local change management projects.
• To support, and where appropriate manage, general project activities including the design, development and management of information databases, survey input / analysis, preparatory research for the projects.
• To maintain, monitor and update relevant project support software systems.

You will need to be:
Highly organised with strong project support and administrative skills.
Have experienced in research, data analysis and report writing.
Confident working across multiple projects with competing priorities.

Benefits/What We Offer
West Yorkshire Police staff can access a wide range of benefits designed to support work–life balance, wellbeing, development and financial security. These include:
• Generous annual leave allowance - 29 days annual leave, rising to 34 days after five years of service (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible working options, including Hybrid agile working arrangements, once training is completed.
• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, a secure Defined Benefit CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) pension scheme
• Membership options for the Police Treatment Centre and The Police Children’s Charity (eligibility-dependent)
• Access to savings, discounts and cashback rewards through staff schemes, including eligibility to purchase a Blue Light Card
• Option to sign up to our Cycle to work scheme (eligibility-dependent)
• Access to a wide range of internal wellbeing services and support programmes
• Opportunities for career development and training
• Supportive HR policies, including maternity, paternity and other family-friendly provisions
• A meaningful career with a clear sense of purpose supporting policing services that protect communities
• Opportunities to join staff networks, wellbeing groups, and sports clubs

The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment.

This vacancy will close on 22nd June 2026 at 23:55 hours