PMO Support Officer

We're looking for a PMO Support Officer - Interested?

Do you want a role where you're recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're looking for

The team…

You'll join our Regeneration & Major Projects team, working in the newly established group PMO function. The PMO is the engine room for delivery; a central hub that brings structure, clarity, and confidence to some of Gateshead's most ambitious major projects across the Economy Innovation and Growth group.

We're a small, collaborative team with a big remit: supporting multi-million-pound capital projects that transform places and improve lives. Our role is to make sure projects run smoothly, risks are managed, and decision-makers have the right information at the right time.

You'll work alongside passionate delivery professionals from regeneration, transport, housing, and energy, as well as many other services across the council including finance, legal, and communications colleagues.

It's a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and where your contribution will make a visible difference to the future of Gateshead.

About the role….

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly established PMO that spans all tiers of the group – portfolio, programmes, and projects. This function has been created to bring structure, clarity, and confidence to the delivery of Gateshead's most ambitious capital projects.

Your knowledge and expertise will matter. As part of a small, collaborative team, you'll have a genuine voice in shaping how we work – from refining processes to improving reporting and assurance. We're building something new, and your ideas will help us get it right.

You'll support the PMO in implementing our emerging corporate governance and control frameworks, NECA's Single Assurance Framework, and national standards including the Functional Standard for Project Delivery and Teal Book principles. Working closely with delivery colleagues, you'll help maintain accurate project records and produce clear, insightful reports that inform risk-based decision-making. You'll collaborate across housing, transport, energy, and regeneration projects, alongside corporate colleagues in finance, legal, and communications.

If you want to be part of a team that's making a difference and have the chance to influence how we do things this role offers that opportunity, along with variety, learning, and the satisfaction of contributing to projects that change places and improve lives.

A bit about Gateshead Council…

Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.

What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights

• You'll be paid a competitive salary £39,152 - £41,771 pa.
• We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension.
• You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
• You'll have the opportunity to participate in the Council's Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs, which could be up to 26 flexi days per year.
• We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance.
• A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
• You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support and ability to use our cycle to work scheme. Working with our partners, GLL you can also access discounted leisure facilities Gym and Leisure Centre Memberships | Better
• You'll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping

It's time to apply

We're delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link