At a Glance
- Tasks: Support project managers and ensure smooth delivery of key programmes.
- Company: Join a dynamic Portfolio Management Office making a real difference in Kent.
- Benefits: Flexible working, inclusive culture, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Diverse workplace committed to inclusivity and collaboration.
- Why this job: Be part of impactful projects while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and experience with Microsoft Office tools.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? Do you thrive on organisation, coordination and making things run smoothly? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? This role offers a career in project management within a supportive and high-performing PMO. We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Programme & Project Support to join our Portfolio Management Office (PMO). The role is central to ensuring the smooth and effective running of our programmes and projects, providing high-quality coordination, administrative support and data management across a diverse portfolio of strategic priorities that make a positive difference to services and residents across Kent.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional support to Portfolio Managers, Programme and Project Managers and Officers to enable successful delivery of priorities.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, record actions and track progress to ensure delivery stays on track.
- Support the development, organisation and maintenance of programme and project documentation.
- Collect, analyse and manage data and information to support programme reporting and decision-making.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of workshops, presentations and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Maintain and support PMO systems and processes (including Office 365 tools such as Teams, SharePoint and Excel).
- Provide support on financial and commercial activities, including purchase orders and invoice processing.
Qualifications
- Highly organised with excellent administrative and coordination skills.
- Experience supporting programmes, projects or business operations.
- Confident using Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
- Proactive, adaptable and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Professional and solution-focused approach to work.
Our Values
- Brave – doing the right thing and embracing challenge.
- Curious – keen to learn, improve and innovate.
- Compassionate – respectful, empathetic and inclusive.
- Strong together – collaborative and supportive.
- Responsible – accountable for actions and decisions.
Flexibility and Diversity
Work that works for you and us — let's talk flexibility. We are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspire to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.
Please note: if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.
