3C ICT was established in April 2016 to deliver high-quality, streamlined ICT services across our three partner councils. With a team of over 80 professionals, we support everything from digital innovation and system integration to server management, business applications, and day-to-day desktop support. We’re a forward-thinking operation, making the most of platforms like Office 365, Microsoft Azure, and DevOps to keep our councils at the cutting edge.
Our mission is to drive standardisation, automation, and optimisation of IT services to deliver real business value while ensuring security, privacy, and flexibility. Together, we help our councils achieve greater efficiency and improved services for local residents.
We want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.
Job details
Are you looking to make a real difference in your next role? 3C ICT, the Shared IT Service for Cambridge City Council, Huntingdonshire District Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council, is seeking a motivated and organised Portfolio Support Officer to join our dynamic team.
As Portfolio Support Officer, you’ll provide critical business and administrative support to the Portfolio Delivery Manager, Programme Managers, and the wider Project Management team.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the creation and maintenance of project documentation, including business cases, risk registers, decision papers, and financial reports
Managing administrative tasks such as preparing meeting documents, reports, and minutes for the Board and other stakeholders
Collaborating with ICT teams and officers across our Partner Councils to provide project assurance, while also assisting services with capacity planning and scheduling
Assisting with financial administration – raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and managing recharges and income invoicing for clients and contractors
Administering and helping to develop project management tools, systems, frameworks, and processes to aid our project management service to continue to be the best PMO service across the partnership
Ensuring the accuracy and accessibility of project information to facilitate informed decision-making and maximise return on investment for our partners
Undertaking on-the-job learning and formal training, with support to gain project management and leadership qualifications.
About you
We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented team player with strong communication skills and a passion for delivering excellent customer service.
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience in providing business support or project administration in a fast-paced environment (public sector or IT experience desirable but not essential)
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Good problem-solving skills and the confidence to work independently
An understanding of local government services is an advantage.
We are committed to your ongoing development and will provide full support and guidance as you settle into the role.
Why join us?
Be part of an innovative, supportive, and collaborative team
Contribute directly to projects that make a difference for local communities
Opportunities for career progression and professional development with formal qualifications.
If you are ready to step into a rewarding role where your skills and enthusiasm will have a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. Huntingdonshire District Council does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.
Apply
The closing date is 9am 9 September 2025.
However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying!
For many of our roles (where it is possible) we accommodate a hybrid model of working. We know our people are what make Huntingdonshire District Council great and recognise how important a healthy work–life balance is. Our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely whilst allowing for in-office collaboration opportunities across the district. Candidates should therefore be within commutable distance of our offices in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire or able to attend meetings as required if further afield.
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected].
Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.
Working for the council
As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.
