PMO Analyst

About the role

We now have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced PMO Analyst to join our Group Change department here at NFU Mutual. Group Change provides services to the organisation to define and deliver business change in a holistic, consistent and controlled way that meets the needs of the organisation’s strategic objectives and obligations, whilst providing the expected return on investment. Some key accountabilities will include:

• Bringing order and structure to the delivery of change using specialist skills in planning, estimating, scheduling, budget and resource management.
• Analysing, interpreting and providing insight on the progress of projects/programmes through establishing project controls to provide a consistent and accurate view of delivery.
• Supporting the delivery of projects
• Providing guidance and support on the implementation of and adherence to change and governance frameworks.
• Support and manage routine project and programme health checks and audits
• Ensure continuous improvement opportunities are identified within projects and programmes and that these are considered and shared as best practice at a portfolio level where appropriate.

What we're looking for

As our PMO Analyst, you will be an important member of the team- planning, arranging and managing the administration of meetings and workshops, including the recording of outcomes and production of minutes to ensure their smooth operation and compliance with governance standards. You will be a strong team player- but also use initiative to get things done correctly and on time. You will also be or have:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent (desirable)
• Experience in a similar role and level
• PPM qualification (desirable) i.e. PRINCE2, P3O, MSP- or demonstrate a willingness to work towards
• Experience of supporting the delivery of change through the entire project/programme lifecycle
• Able to demonstrate experience of Project Management methodologies gained across a diverse range of departments with internal and external suppliers.
• Strong communication skills with commercial acumen
• Knowledgeable in invoicing, accruals and financial estimates and have experience of analysing and interpreting complex data and information.

What we can offer

At NFU Mutual we pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and one of only 39 companies across the globe, and the only organisation with headquarters in the UK, to receive a Gallop Exceptional Workplace 2021 award. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top Companies List 2021. When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:

• A competitive salary – £26,000 - £35,000
• Up to 10% annual bonus potential
• Contributory pension scheme with up to 12% company contribution
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays per year and an additional holiday purchase scheme
• Access to discounts on a broad range of products, services and experiences
• Gym subsidy
• Health and wellbeing plan
• Discounted Insurance on all NFU Mutual Policies.

NFU Mutual are happy to offer its employees informal homeworking. Our team is located in Stratford-upon-Avon and it would be expected that on average, 50% of your working time would be located from this office with the remaining days home based should you wish. Due to COVID-19, our employees continue to work from home and a return to the office is being planned for later in the year.

About NFU Mutual

We are one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 100 years we have put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer opportunities to grow and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful both now and in the future.