Our Programme Management Office (PMO) supports the business to deliver its strategic objectives and priority programmes of work,.....
Our Programme Management Office (PMO) supports the business to deliver its strategic objectives and priority programmes of work, including our standardisation programme. An opportunity has arisen within the PMO for the role of Project Support Officer to assist the PMO Implementation Manager and Director of PMO in delivering key projects. In this role, you will provide all aspects of project support, which will involve working closely with project teams across the group, comprising of ACG staff, clinicians, and contractors. You will ensure that projects are adequately planned, resourced, and supporting the team in delivering to high standards, on time and within set budget. The successful candidate will undertake a wide variety of tasks including communicating with stakeholders, assisting with planning the delivery of current and new projects, organising meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, guiding and supporting programme leads on managing and identifying risk and dependencies as well as updating the project planning and reporting system (Monday.com). This position is home-based but there is an expectation for travel. What you'll be working: The standard working hours for this role are as follows: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday Remote, although there will be a need to travel to ACG sites when required What you'll be doing: Manage and coordinate the administrative aspects of the PMO team, making proactive decisions that will help the team deliver to the agreed timescales. Work with colleagues in the PMO team and provide high quality administrative support Arrange programme board meetings, liaising with the programme teams and collaborators Carry out meeting administration – including booking rooms, equipment and taking, notes/minutes. Build effective relationships across the programme team Communicate accurately and diplomatically with internal colleagues and collaborators via email Deal with sensitive and contentious issues and ensure these are dealt with in an appropriate manner Provide timely information and updates on arrangements to the team and external collaborators. Work on own initiative on a day-to-day basis, autonomously, escalating any issues that may arise to appropriate person. Ensure all members of the programme follow all relevant policies and procedures relating to the group Enter data on electronic systems and contribute to discussions as appropriate, regularly updating systems and spreadsheets on progress and providing summaries as required Support the development of project schedules and plans Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post that could be reasonably required What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A Nest Personal Pension account Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
