Senior Project Support Officer (PMO) - SC Cleared

AgileSource are seeking a Senior Project Support Officer to support a major government transformation programme within a UK public sector environment.

The role of the Senior Project Support Officer (PMO) covers a diverse range of activities supporting the successful delivery of programme and project objectives. Working closely with the PMO Manager and wider programme team, you will play a key role in maintaining effective governance, project controls, reporting, planning, risk management, resource coordination and stakeholder engagement.

12 Month Contract

Live Security Clearance Needed

London or Manchester - On-site presence will be required

Rate: £450.00 - Inside IR35

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, delivery-focused organisation and contribute to high-profile programmes that support strategic business and operational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Support the PMO Manager in the day-to-day operation of the Programme Management Office.
• Ensure appropriate project controls, governance frameworks and reporting processes are maintained.
• Develop, maintain and monitor programme plans, schedules, milestones and dependencies.
• Produce timely and accurate management information, dashboards and performance reports.
• Manage RAID activities, including risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies, escalating where appropriate.
• Support resource and workforce planning activities across the programme.
• Maintain programme documentation, governance records and audit trails.
• Contribute to the preparation of programme boards, steering groups and governance forums.
• Monitor programme expenditure and support budget management activities.
• Assist with procurement activities and supplier engagement within delegated authority limits.
• Support the development and maintenance of business cases and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies relating to security, health and safety, equality and diversity, business continuity and business planning.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Draft high-quality briefing papers, reports, presentations and correspondence.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and promote lessons learned and best practice.
• Support delivery against challenging timelines and competing priorities.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Experience working within a PMO, Programme Office or project delivery environment.
• Demonstrable experience managing RAID logs and providing written risk and issue reporting.
• Experience supporting governance frameworks, programme controls and reporting processes.
• Experience supporting projects and programmes throughout the full delivery lifecycle.
• Ability to analyse information from multiple sources, identify inconsistencies and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging across complex organisations.
• Experience producing reports, dashboards, presentations and management information for senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Desirable Experience

• Public sector, government or regulated environment experience.
• Experience supporting workforce planning and resource management.
• Experience contributing to business cases and benefits tracking.
• Knowledge of project delivery methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile or MSP.
• Experience supporting programme boards, steering committees or executive governance forums.
• Knowledge of financial tracking, forecasting and budget management.