SOC 2020 · 3543
Project support officers
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Not eligible
No Skilled Worker route through this code.
Salary floor
£41,700
The general threshold, £41,700, is the higher of the two.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
- UK pay for this occupation
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £25,000 |
| 25th | £30,055 |
| 50th | £35,751 |
| 75th | £42,644 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £25,000 | £30,055 | £35,751 | £42,644 | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £34,580 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £36,033 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £40,390 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £24,772 | — | — |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
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
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.