PMO Administrator

NPL is the UK's National Measurement Institute providing the measurement expertise that underpins UK prosperity and quality of life. From unhackable quantum communications and superfast 5G to antibiotic alternatives and more effective cancer diagnosis/treatments; technological advances must be built on a foundation of reliable measurement to succeed. Building on over a century's worth of expertise, NPL's science, engineering and technology makes this possible.

In a nutshell, you’ll take on a vast array of administrative roles that will ensure the PMO and some projects operate efficiently. Handling enquiries, you’ll either resolve them yourself or pass the enquiry on to the relevant person. Perhaps someone needs some data, information or a report. If they do, you’ll know where to locate it and circulate it as needed. You’ll even organise and manage PMO activities and supplies. Whatever is asked of you, you’ll give it your all. And whilst you’ll follow the various procedures and processes in place, if you see something that can be improved upon, we’ll expect you to share your thoughts. At NPL, we embrace change for the better.

We are now working in a hybrid way, with a mix of remote and office working. We strive to offer a great work-life balance - if you are looking for part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.

Working across the Project Management Office, provide proactive administration for PMO and Project Managers, to enable NPL to be exemplar in Project Management, as seen by our customers, partners, stakeholders and staff.

The job aims to provide proactive support to the PMO function and Project Managers on specific projects. The Administrator will work the Office Manager on supporting activities for the PMO and support project activities for specific projects, working with some Project Managers and other colleagues in the PMO office. The Administrator would need to coordinate and support meetings or project events, ensuring these are scheduled properly and records are taken.

You will have:

- Knowledge of working with Microsoft Outlook, Word and excel
- Good time management for own tasks
- Knowledge of project management basics (desirable)
- Good communicator
- A willingness to continually improve

We’re transforming. As a national laboratory, we’re exploring even more commercial routes to market and that’s presenting us with greater opportunity - for you and us. Our success relies on the diversity and talent of our people, we strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued and supported to excel in their chosen field. This value is at the core of our organisation.

We believe in a culture of fairness by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, background or any other factor irrelevant to a person’s work. At NPL we are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of benefits. NPL’s values are at the heart of what we do and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success.

As part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we signed up to the Institute of Physics' Project Juno in 2015 as a Juno Supporter. NPL were proud to be awarded Juno Practitioner status in 2018. NPL also joined Stonewall as a Diversity champion in 2015, participating in their annual Workplace Equality Index for the equality of LGBT+ community at NPL. In 2018, NPL became a member of the Business Disability Forum and joined the disability confident scheme as level 1 committed employer.

To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.