Highway Programme Engagement Support Officer

Description:

Our client is seeking a Programme Engagement Support Officer to support administration and engagement activities across transport and highway schemes. Based in Winchester, this contract role will involve coordinating programme information, supporting stakeholder engagement and helping ensure effective communication throughout the delivery of road and transport projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing administrative support for highway, transport and road schemes
Supporting programme engagement activities with internal teams, external partners and local stakeholders
Co-ordinating meetings, correspondence, records and engagement documentation
Maintaining accurate programme information and updating relevant systems and reports
Assisting with the preparation of briefings, presentations and communication materials
Responding to enquiries and helping ensure consistent messaging across programme activities
Supporting occasional evening and weekend engagement activities when required

Job Requirements:

Experience in administration, programme support, stakeholder engagement or a related highways environment
Understanding of highway, transport or road improvement schemes
Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage information effectively and meet deadlines
Confident using standard office software and administrative systems
Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
Full Category B driving licence and access to a car
Willingness to complete a Standard DBS check

Role Details:

Contract duration of approximately 6 to 12 months
37.5 hours per week
Based at offices in Winchester
Occasional evening and weekend working may be required
Anticipated start date: 1 November 2026, or earlier where possible
If you have strong administrative and engagement skills and are interested in supporting important highway and transport programmes, apply now for consideration