PMO Support Office – RAID Specialist contract (DV CLEARED)

PMO Support Office – RAID Specialist contract (DV CLEARED)

Target Start Date: ASAP - urgent requirement Assignment Length: 6 months contract Day Rate: £500 per day inside IR35 Clearance Required: DV Clearance (mandatory) – sole UK nationals only Location: Basingstoke – on-site days required Working Pattern: Monday–Friday

Overview We are seeking a PMO Support Office – RAID Specialist to join a rapidly evolving PMO supporting a high-level government programme. The role requires strong RAID expertise, excellent analytical ability, and the confidence to work with a range of stakeholders in a secure, fast-moving environment. You will support the delivery of a large programme undergoing significant change, ensuring governance processes are strengthened, RAID frameworks are applied consistently, and reporting remains accurate and insightful.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate tracking, updating, and reporting of all RAID logs and trackers.
• Facilitate RAID-focused workshops, brainstorming sessions, and stakeholder discussions.
• Assess risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies, evaluating likelihood, impact, and criticality.
• Apply consistent RAID management standards across the portfolio in alignment with governance frameworks.
• Identify and implement process improvements, including enhanced tooling (e.g., Jira, Excel).
• Produce and deliver professional RAID dashboards, governance packs, and reports for senior forums.
• Provide RAID subject-matter support to programme and PMO colleagues.
• Support broader PMO activities in alignment with the PMO Charter.
• Operate to the highest security and confidentiality standards.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong experience managing RAID within complex or high-security programmes.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex information.
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication.
• Proven stakeholder management capability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.
• Strong proficiency with Excel and SharePoint; Jira experience beneficial.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced and evolving programme environments.