Job summary Are you a business graduate nearing the completion of your course or searching for your first professional role? Or do you already have experience and are looking for your next opportunity? If so, we want to speak to you If you're eager to step into a position that offers exciting opportunities to develop your skills, gain hands-on experience, and build a successful career, we have the perfect opportunity for you. The PMO Support Officer will play a key role in assisting the PMO Manager and, when needed, stepping in as their deputy. This requires the ability to work independently and proactively, following a clear remit to ensure smooth operation. Working closely with the PMO Manager, you will collaborate with project and service teams across the organisation, driving meaningful change and improvement in project planning, execution, and outcomes. By providing expert support and guidance, you will help establish a consistent, repeatable project methodology, delivering training and best practices to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. Main duties of the job Key tasks to include but not limited to: Reporting: Responsible for the creation and maintenance of various reports including Board level to support onward and upward reporting of project progress, status, resource utilisation, finance, and key performance indicators. Must be able to identify areas for improvement, provide constructive feedback and make suggestions for change. Control: Manage and control project information ensuring latest information is correct, up to date and accessible. Have a keen eye for detail and be confident in challenging missing, incorrect or unclear information. Governance: Support PMO Manager with implementation of and embedding into good practice project methodology, standards, and tools. Be integral to finding solutions and delivering on them. Support: Assist the Project Teams with project co-ordination, planning, and control. Providing advice and guidance empowering the teams to deliver. Risk / Issue Management: Oversee and monitor collation and management of risks and issues supporting log management and ensuring information is up to date. Change Control: Support the PMO Manager with implementation of a change control mechanism and subsequent support to the Project Teams to use and demonstrate good governance of their projects. Training: Provide training and guidance to the project teams on both the project methodology but also associated tools and processes and be able to deliver both in person and online training. About us ABL is an exciting fast-paced, growing community health organisation. As an experienced, CQC registered, provider of community health services, we are passionate about delivering evidence based, innovative, effective and relevant health care services in partnership with individuals, communities and stakeholders. We are a value's driven organisation, dedicated to reducing health inequalities and improving peoples lives. This is a great opportunity to work with in a close team of committed professionals if you share our values of designing and delivering health services. Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £25,000 to £27,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number E0343-25-0009abl715 Job locations 71 Redgate Way Farnworth Bolton BL4 0JL Job description Job responsibilities Role Purpose The PMO Support Officer will provide support to the PMO Manager and, when necessary, function as their deputy. Collaborating closely with the PMO Manager, the PMO Support Officer will engage with project and service teams across the organisation to implement and drive meaningful change and improvement in project definition, delivery and realisation. Through support and guidance with will help establish and maintain repeatable project methodology, offering training and guidance to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the desired quality standards. Main Duties and responsibilities: Support the PMO Manager to deliver on ad hoc projects to support the continued growth of the organisation and in the implementation of and subsequent utilisation of a Project Methodology. Key tasks to include but not limited to: Reporting: Responsible for the creation and maintenance of various reports including board level to support onward and upward reporting of project progress, status, resource utilisation, finance, and key performance indicators. Control: Manage and control project information ensuring latest information is correct, up to date and accessible. Governance: Support PMO Manager with implementation of and embedding into good practice project methodology, standards, and tools. Support: Assist the Project Teams with project co-ordination, planning, and control. Providing advice and guidance empowering the teams to deliver Risk / Issue Management: Oversee and monitor collation and management of risks and issues supporting log management and ensuring information is up to date. Change Control: Support the PMO Manager with implementation of a change control mechanism and subsequent support to the Project Teams to use and demonstrate good governance of their projects. Training: Provide training and guidance to the project teams on both the project methodology but also associated tools and processes. Additional responsibilities: The PMO provides secretariat support to the Exec Board and the PMO SO will therefore provide support which includes but is not limited to: Preparation of Board material reviewing and ensuring reports are in good order, clear, legible, and delivered on time. Support to Board meetings preparing agendas, noting actions/minutes, and ensuring follow up are completed. Support with travel to include hotels, travel etc in accordance with policy and collation of Exec expenses accordingly. Job description Job responsibilities Role Purpose The PMO Support Officer will provide support to the PMO Manager and, when necessary, function as their deputy. Collaborating closely with the PMO Manager, the PMO Support Officer will engage with project and service teams across the organisation to implement and drive meaningful change and improvement in project definition, delivery and realisation. Through support and guidance with will help establish and maintain repeatable project methodology, offering training and guidance to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the desired quality standards. Main Duties and responsibilities: Support the PMO Manager to deliver on ad hoc projects to support the continued growth of the organisation and in the implementation of and subsequent utilisation of a Project Methodology. Key tasks to include but not limited to: Reporting: Responsible for the creation and maintenance of various reports including board level to support onward and upward reporting of project progress, status, resource utilisation, finance, and key performance indicators. Control: Manage and control project information ensuring latest information is correct, up to date and accessible. Governance: Support PMO Manager with implementation of and embedding into good practice project methodology, standards, and tools. Support: Assist the Project Teams with project co-ordination, planning, and control. Providing advice and guidance empowering the teams to deliver Risk / Issue Management: Oversee and monitor collation and management of risks and issues supporting log management and ensuring information is up to date. Change Control: Support the PMO Manager with implementation of a change control mechanism and subsequent support to the Project Teams to use and demonstrate good governance of their projects. Training: Provide training and guidance to the project teams on both the project methodology but also associated tools and processes. Additional responsibilities: The PMO provides secretariat support to the Exec Board and the PMO SO will therefore provide support which includes but is not limited to: Preparation of Board material reviewing and ensuring reports are in good order, clear, legible, and delivered on time. Support to Board meetings preparing agendas, noting actions/minutes, and ensuring follow up are completed. Support with travel to include hotels, travel etc in accordance with policy and collation of Exec expenses accordingly. Person Specification Experience Essential Project background with knowledge of PMO processes. Desirable Health background or knowledge. SharePoint. Power BI and the creation of reports / dashboards. Document management. Stakeholder management. Data analytics. Qualifications Essential Project tools eg Gantt, Plans. KANBAN, RAID logs. MS Tools eg Word, Excel, PPT, Visio. Desirable PRINCE2 or similar project methodology. Skills and Knowledge Essential Effective communication skills written and verbal. Excellent written English. Ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities. Strong organisation skills. Meticulous attention to detail. Discretion. Problem solver / self-starter Ability to work under pressure. Confident. Job Specific Requirements Essential Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need. The ability to travel independently across the organisational footprint. Person Specification Experience Essential Project background with knowledge of PMO processes. Desirable Health background or knowledge. SharePoint. Power BI and the creation of reports / dashboards. Document management. Stakeholder management. Data analytics. Qualifications Essential Project tools eg Gantt, Plans. KANBAN, RAID logs. MS Tools eg Word, Excel, PPT, Visio. Desirable PRINCE2 or similar project methodology. Skills and Knowledge Essential Effective communication skills written and verbal. Excellent written English. Ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities. Strong organisation skills. Meticulous attention to detail. Discretion. Problem solver / self-starter Ability to work under pressure. Confident. Job Specific Requirements Essential Work flexibly and adapt to suit service need. The ability to travel independently across the organisational footprint. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name ABL Health Ltd Address 71 Redgate Way Farnworth Bolton BL4 0JL Employer's website https://www.ablhealth.co.uk/work-for-us/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)