At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Programme Management Team in delivering impactful change programmes and projects.
- Company: Join LGPS Central, a leading asset manager committed to responsible investment.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous holiday, hybrid working, and excellent development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team in a dynamic environment with great career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a purpose-led organisation while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in PMO or project coordination, with strong organisational and time management skills.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment — where operational excellence powers long-term investment impact. The PMO Analyst will support the Programme Management Team in coordinating and delivering LGPS Central’s key change programmes and projects. This role provides vital structure and consistency across all programme activities, helping to ensure that governance, planning, and reporting are delivered to a high standard. The postholder will maintain key documentation such as project plans, RAID logs, and action trackers, and work collaboratively with project managers and stakeholders across the business to support the successful delivery of strategic change.
This is a great opportunity for someone with project coordination or PMO experience to develop their skills within a professional, purpose-led, and growing organisation.
- Support the Programme Management Team in coordinating and delivering multiple workstreams and projects.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project plans, schedules, and milestone trackers.
- Manage and update RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies) and ensure appropriate escalation and follow-up.
- Help monitor and track project progress against timelines, budgets, and dependencies.
- Support consistency in PMO processes, tools, templates, and documentation standards.
- Support the continuous improvement of the PMO function and assist in embedding best practice project management across the organisation.
LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Funds, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK.
The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links.
Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds.
Experience working in a PMO, project coordination, or project support role, ideally within a professional, financial services, or regulated environment.
Good understanding of project management principles, including governance, RAID management, and reporting cycles.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experienced in project tracking tools (e.g. Planner, Smartsheet, or MS Project).
Strong time management skills, able to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Experience supporting transformation or change programmes in financial services, pensions, or asset management.
Familiarity with project methodologies such as PRINCE2, APM, or Agile.
Experience preparing management information, dashboards, or programme-level reports.
Understanding of benefits tracking and post-project review processes.
PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent project management qualification desirable.
We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer:
- Competitive salary
- An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme
- 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays
- An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays
- Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities
- Welfare and Family-friendly policies
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support
- Vitality Private Medical Insurance
- Hybrid Working
- Company Service Awards
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Company Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023
- Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023
Programme Management Office Analyst (Permanent) in Wolverhampton employer: LGPS Central
At LGPS Central, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture in the heart of Wolverhampton. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our extensive learning and development opportunities, alongside a competitive benefits package that includes generous holiday allowances and enhanced parental pay. Join us in making a meaningful impact through responsible investment while enjoying a hybrid working environment that promotes work-life balance.
