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We are a leading consultancy delivering complex IT programmes across public sector organisations. Our team is expanding, and we are seeking a Junior PMO Administrator to support programme delivery excellence across a high-profile account.

Role Overview

This is a hands-on role for a Junior PMO Administrator who will support day-to-day programme operations. You will work closely with delivery teams and stakeholders to maintain governance frameworks, ensure reporting accuracy, and uphold client relationships. The role offers exposure to large-scale public sector transformation and requires adaptability to both company and client systems.

Key Responsibilities

- PMO Support: Maintain PMO standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks across the programme, ensuring alignment with client requirements and organisational objectives.

- Programme Oversight: Provide support for portfolio reporting, risk tracking, and issue management.

- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with civil servants, government officials, and public sector executives.

- Governance & Assurance: Maintain existing governance structures including steering committees, programme boards, and assurance processes.

- Resource & Finance Management: Support resource allocation, capacity planning, and budget tracking across the PMO function.

Essential Requirements:

- Any Experience: across PMO and UK public sector environments.

- Education: GCSE / National 5 grades.

(We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds as part of our commitment to social value and inclusive hiring.)

- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint).

- Public Sector Knowledge: Understanding of government processes and delivery environments.

- Methodologies: Familiarity with agile and waterfall approaches.

- Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to engage effectively with civil servants and public sector stakeholders.

- Commercial Acumen: Basic budget management and financial tracking skills.

- Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain UK security clearance.

Key Competencies

- Emotional Intelligence: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels.

- Adaptability: Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments with changing requirements.

- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

- Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

- Resilience: Ability to maintain performance under pressure

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

  • Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits
  • Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme
  • Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance
  • Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Version 1 Pension with a 5% employee-matched contribution, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme
  • Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more.
  • 24 days holiday allowance plus Public Holidays, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies
  • Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat
  • Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & quarterly Star Awards.
  • Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.