PMO Co-ordinator

**Salary**:Band 6 £26,073 - £29,777 per annum

**Hours**:37 per week

**Contract**:Permanent

**The Service**

The Programme Management Office (PMO) is a centralised service offer providing consultancy advice and capability across the Economy, Planning and Transport Directorate and with some presence in other Directorates as and when required. The PMO defines and maintains the standards for efficient and effective Project and Programme delivery and works collaboratively with service representatives across the Directorate; project and programme management teams; and other key stakeholders (such as Finance, Legal, Procurement, Communications and Democratic Services). The PMO is adaptive and flexible to service needs, recognising that one size does not fit all. As a service we take pride in our work by valuing others, focusing on what is important so that we can make a real and positive difference.

**Your New Role**

Reporting to the Head of PMO you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the PMO within the Economy, Transport and Planning Directorate and the wider PCC and contributing to the development and growth of the PMO service. You will play a proactive role in enabling the PMO to become a recognised centre of expertise providing oversight and support to drive and embed excellence in project, programme and portfolio management.

**What you’ll need to succeed**

You will be someone who is adaptable and flexible with the ability to work under pressure. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with people at all levels, in the organisation and externally, delivering exceptional standards of customer service. You will be highly organised with experience at working to deadlines and using your initiative to solve problems.

You will have strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of information and reporting. You will also have experience of diary management and accurate minute taking. You will also have experience of working in a project / programme environment in a project support role. You should be competent in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook and be familiar with Visio and SharePoint, M365 / Cloud technology.

If you are a good team player who is professional and can champion the PMO, its tools and processes then we would love to hear from you.

**What you'll get in return working for Portsmouth City Council**

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potential with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards.
- A generous pension scheme which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.
- 27 days annual leave rising to 31 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays, pro rata for part time with the potential to purchase additional leave.
- A wide range of discounts via our reward portal including offering discounts at popular high street retailers
- Discounted parking at the Civic Offices via a Park It card.
- Free Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Business travel support and initiatives, including bike loans Office based with the potential for hybrid working, depending on business needs, details will be discussed at interview.

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**What next**

If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact

We look forward to speaking with you soon.