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We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there.We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

Our Southampton port is the largest export port in the UK providing a critical link to our goal of Keeping Britain Trading Annually we handle 900,000 vehicles, accepting 2 million cruise passengers, and handle exports in excess of £40Bn through the 3rd largest container terminal in the UK. In the last 12 months we've also taken over the Operations of additional marine Terminals at Solent Gateway (Marchwood Military Port) which has greatly increased our asset portfolio.

We're currently looking to recruit an experienced PMO coordinator on a part time basis to join our projects team and provide a link between our Project Engineers and senior leadership within the region. Based from our Ocean Gate office, you'll work 15 hours per week - the structure of which can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Why should you work for ABP?

- Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade.

- Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.

- You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected

- Receive competitive salary and benefits package

- Get support for training, personal development and further education

- Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership

Accountabilities:
- Accountable for ensuring all policies, legal requirements and best practices are developed (in a means that is both practical and deliverable at Project level) and fully implemented in Southampton

- Accountable for ensuring all policies, legal requirements and best practice is understood and implemented by the Project management.

- Ensure that there is clear communication between the PM Teams colleagues across ABP and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills in order to engage stakeholders within the business.

- Act as a strategic function by knowing the present state and future requirements, continually improving the delivery of projects.

- Ensure that there is a project financial forecast in place that enables the business to make key decisions on capital spend.

- Be able to provide proactive support to the PM teams in technical queries and requirements as well as resource requirements through the request for service process.

- Support project delivery and mitigating future risks by reviewing the project programme / stage gates and key milestones by Project Governance Reviews.

- Continually evolve the PMO function by measuring time and cost metrics against quality of delivery.

Experience and Skills

- Ideally have worked in a similar PMO role within an Asset Management environment

- Be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

- Able to demonstrate an ability to provide a positive approach to coordination between various individuals and all levels within ABP.

- Desirable to have qualifications/training in similar environment

- Proven track record in coordination and people management.

- Strategic, innovative, highly commercial and analytical

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare and dental, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays – plus the option to purchase additional days), wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.
Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.