Graduate Project Manager/PMO - Essex

GRAYCE; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,200 - 30,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading transformation consultancy is looking for a Graduate PMO Analyst to join its team across Essex. In this role, you will contribute to public-sector transformation programs, improving essential community services. The successful candidate will support business change projects, maintaining frameworks, updating plans, and engaging stakeholders. This position offers a starting salary of £28,000, and applicants must have a minimum 2:1 degree in any subject, with the ability to work on-site full-time.

Qualifications

• 2:1 undergraduate degree in any subject.
• Right to work in the UK unsponsored for the duration of the programme.
• Ability to be on site 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Support successful delivery of business change projects.
• Maintain frameworks and standards for project delivery.
• Update project plans, timelines, and milestones.
• Manage RAID logs and mitigate delivery risks.
• Produce performance reports ensuring high standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline

Tools

Awareness of project methodologies like Agile or Waterfall

Job description

Overview

Position: Graduate PMO Analyst

Location: Opportunities across Essex

Starting salary: £28,000

Application requirements: Have achieved a 2:1 undergraduate degree in any subject; Right to work in the UK unsponsored for the duration of the programme; Ability to be on site 5 days a week.

About The Role

Join a high‑profile public‑sector transformation programme where your work will directly support the improvement of essential community services. As a Graduate PMO Analyst, you\'ll gain hands‑on experience at the heart of a complex organisational change initiative—the kind that shapes how services such as housing, community support, and local operations are designed and delivered.

You\'ll be part of a fast‑paced environment where strong governance, smart planning, and effective risk management make a tangible difference to how local services evolve. Alongside the Grayce Development Programme, you\'ll also receive additional CIPFA‑aligned training to deepen your understanding of public‑sector delivery, finance and governance — a standout advantage early in your career.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to build PMO capability while also contributing to work that has genuine social purpose.

What You'll Do As a PMO Analyst

You'll support the successful delivery of business change projects through tasks such as:

• Governance & Process: Maintaining frameworks and standards for project delivery
• Planning & Control: Updating project plans, timelines, and milestones
• Budgeting & Business Cases: Tracking budgets and supporting business case development
• Risk Management: Managing RAID logs and mitigating delivery risks
• Reporting & Quality Assurance: Producing performance reports and ensuring high standards
• Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinating meetings and building strong relationships

Why Grayce?

Grayce specialises in driving change and transformation for some of the world\'s most ambitious organisations. For over a decade, we\'ve partnered with FTSE 100 and 250 companies to deliver impactful results by developing and deploying high‑performing talent in the UK and beyond.

Our Accelerated Development Programme is designed to launch the careers of recent graduates eager to make an impact. We offer a fast‑track route to expertise, allowing you to gain hands‑on experience with one of our impressive clients in a variety of flexible roles such as Business Analysis, Project Management, Data Analysis and PMO.

With your specialism in PMO, you will have a tailored learning development journey bespoke to your role, meaning you are prepared for whatever the day throws at you, whilst learning key skills and gaining industry‑specific accreditations along the way.

What makes a great Grayce Analyst?

Education

• A minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline

Technical Knowledge

• Awareness of project methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall is a plus
• Strong organisational and analytical skills

Analytical Problem Solving

• Ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive, resilient, and eager to learn
• Passion for driving transformation and continuous improvement

Apply now and accelerate your career with Grayce!