PMO Support Officer Apprentice

We are looking for an enthusiastic and analytical individual to join our Portfolio Management team as a PMO Support Officer Apprentice within the Chamberlain’s Commercial, Change and Project Delivery (CCPD) service. You will support the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) in delivering the CoL Corporation approach to Portfolio Management.

Role

Purpose of Post:

To support the work of the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) in delivering the City of London Corporation’s approach to Portfolio Management, which includes application of the Project Procedure, use of the Project and Programme Management (PPM) system and support to relevant projects and programmes.

To provide administrative support to the Head of EPMO and the Assistant Director for Portfolio Management.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Administrative Support:

  • Assist with scheduling and organising meetings and events
  • Prepare and distribute papers and other materials
  • Maintain records of meetings and events

Communication and Coordination:

  • Manage the shared mailbox and calendar
  • Support communication with the internal project management community, answering queries by providing information and advice
  • Assist in mainting project management information, tools and templates

Data Management and Reporting:

  • Maintain the timetable of EPMO regular reporting
  • Maintain portfolio, programme and project data in the PPM system
  • Generate portfolio, programme, project and other reports in the PPM system
  • Carry out PPM system administration processes such as user management

Project Support:

  • Assist PMO Analysts within the EPMO team in supporting the management and delivery of Tier 0 (major) projects as required

Additional Responsibilities:

CoLC Policies and Procedures:

  • Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy in relation to the duties of the post, and at all times give due regard to the health and safety of both themselves and others when carrying out their duties
  • Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Equal Opportunity Policy and the objective to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post
  • To undertake any duties that may reasonably be requested appropriate to the grade

Training

You will be supported to achieve the Business Administration Level 3 apprenticeship. Theoretical training will be Biweekly with the support of the training provider. Practical training and support will be given in the workplace allowing you to embed your learning in the working environment. You will receive hours 6 per week to support with your apprenticeship studies.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, we aim to offer a permanent role within the team if a position is available. Alternatively, we shall endeavour to secure an alternative position within the City of London Corporation.

Apprenticeship Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Training Provider
COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Working Week
Monday to Friday 9:15am - 5pm core hours. Flexibility will be required for business needs. The role is 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.
Expected Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Thursday, 29th May 2025
Start Date
Friday, 20th June 2025

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental

Qualifications

  • English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)

About the Employer

City of London Corporation
The City Corporation with a rich history that precedes parliament, the City Corporation has been an ever constant throughout history adapting in order to meet modern demands of the City it serves, and is home to some of the world’s most striking modern architecture. The City of London Corporation forms part of London as a whole, along with the 32 London Boroughs who have responsibility for local government services within their local area. Based at the Guildhall the City Corporation looks after and promotes the City of London.
Company
City of London Corporation
Location
City of London, Guildhall, Gresham Street, LONDON, England
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£25,780 a year
Posted
Company
City of London Corporation
Location
City of London, Guildhall, Gresham Street, LONDON, England
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£25,780 a year
Posted