Highway Programme Engagement Support Officer

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