PMO Co-ordinator in Stratford-upon-Avon

This is a 12-month fixed term contract, offering the opportunity to make an immediate impact across a busy portfolio – working with a wide range of stakeholders and bringing structure, insight and momentum to delivery. Be the engine behind confident decision‑making – keep governance on track so change teams can deliver at pace, with clarity and control. Shape quality and assurance – help teams align to the Change Framework and embed proportionate controls that protect outcomes.

About the role

This is a key co‑ordination role at the heart of change delivery. As a PMO Co‑ordinator, you’ll support effective, proportionate governance across a portfolio or delivery team – making sure the right information reaches the right people at the right time. Your work will help stakeholders stay informed, risks stay visible and decisions stay well‑grounded, enabling successful delivery and stronger outcomes for colleagues and customers. In this role, you’ll bring order, visibility and assurance to a fast‑moving delivery environment and work closely with project and programme teams to ensure governance is well planned, controls are in place and reporting is accurate, timely and meaningful.

Responsibilities

• Owning the governance rhythm – maintaining and managing the governance schedule, ensuring stakeholders are engaged, communications are clear and activity is aligned to delivery plans.
• Embedding delivery controls – establishing, monitoring and supporting processes and controls in line with the Change Framework, providing first‑line assurance that standards are being met.
• Tracking assurance actions – supporting and monitoring the implementation of assurance recommendations, helping teams strengthen consistency, quality and compliance.
• Managing budgets and forecasts – developing, maintaining and reporting on budgets, including resource allocation and forecasting, flagging issues early and escalating where needed.
• Keeping delivery intelligence live – reviewing, recording and maintaining key project controls, including plans, risks, issues, dependencies and constraints, highlighting emerging concerns and supporting solution‑finding to minimise impact.
• Producing impactful reporting – collating and submitting accurate, timely delivery information for stakeholders, committees and regular reporting cycles to support informed decision‑making.
• Supporting priority initiatives – delivering short‑term and one‑off activities as agreed with your people manager, to the standards and outcomes required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a Programme, Portfolio or Change Management Office environment.
• A solid understanding of project delivery methodologies and confidence using (or quickly learning) project planning tools.
• Strong coordination and organisation skills, with the ability to plan and manage multiple activities at once.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, reliable information.
• Strong MS Office capability (for example, Excel, PowerPoint, Word), with the ability to present information clearly and professionally.

Strengths

• Business focus – understanding what "good" looks like in delivery, sharing knowledge, and helping teams apply standards proportionately.
• Delivering results – bringing ideas, improving quality and helping others achieve stronger outcomes.
• Executing successfully – showing initiative, embracing change and supporting continuous improvement.
• Customer focus – building trusted relationships through clear communication and consistent follow‑through.
• Personal effectiveness – taking ownership of your development, balancing priorities and staying calm under pressure.

Desirable Qualifications (or equivalent experience)

• Management of Portfolios (MoP) Foundation
• P3O Foundation (Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices)
• APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
• Management of Value Foundation
• PRINCE2 / PRINCE2 Agile (or equivalent)

Equal Opportunity

We support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation and socioeconomic background. We encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need during the recruitment process.

Benefits and Rewards

• Salary up to £45,000
• Annual bonus (up to 10% of salary)
• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs
• Health and wellbeing plan – cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
• Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance
• Employee Volunteering – volunteer in the community for one day each year
• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
• Life Assurance cover of 4×salary
• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies
• Salary sacrifice employee car scheme – subject to eligibility