Junior PMO Administrator

Version 1; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a Junior PMO Administrator to enhance programme delivery across a high-profile public sector account. This hands-on role entails maintaining governance frameworks, supporting reporting, and fostering stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have over a year of PMO experience in the UK public sector, possess strong interpersonal skills, and be proficient in Microsoft 365. Employees enjoy a hybrid work environment with a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and profit-sharing.

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Private medical and life insurance

Profit share scheme

Incentivised certifications

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in PMO and UK public sector environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365.
• Understanding of government processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain PMO standards and governance frameworks.
• Support portfolio reporting, risk tracking, and issue management.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint)

Stakeholder Management

Basic budget management and financial tracking

Emotional Intelligence

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

GCSE / National 5 grades

Job description

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award‑winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year – EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital‑first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest‑growing consultancies globally.

Job Description

We are a leading consultancy delivering complex IT programmes across public sector organisations. Our team is expanding, and we are seeking a Junior PMO Administrator to support programme delivery excellence across a high‑profile account.

Role Overview

This is a hands‑on role for a Junior PMO Administrator who will support day‑to‑day programme operations. You will work closely with delivery teams and stakeholders to maintain governance frameworks, ensure reporting accuracy, and uphold client relationships. The role offers exposure to large‑scale public sector transformation and requires adaptability to both company and client systems.

Key Responsibilities

• PMO Support: Maintain PMO standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks across the programme, ensuring alignment with client requirements and organisational objectives.
• Programme Oversight: Provide support for portfolio reporting, risk tracking, and issue management.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with civil servants, government officials, and public sector executives.
• Governance & Assurance: Maintain existing governance structures including steering committees, programme boards, and assurance processes.
• Resource & Finance Management: Support resource allocation, capacity planning, and budget tracking across the PMO function.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1+ year across PMO and UK public sector environments.
• Education: GCSE / National 5 grades.
• (We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds as part of our commitment to social value and inclusive hiring.)
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint).
• Public Sector Knowledge: Understanding of government processes and delivery environments.
• Methodologies: Familiarity with agile and waterfall approaches.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to engage effectively with civil servants and public sector stakeholders.
• Commercial Acumen: Basic budget management and financial tracking skills.
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain UK security clearance.

Key Competencies

• Emotional Intelligence: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels.
• Adaptability: Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments with changing requirements.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem‑Solving: Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Resilience: Ability to maintain performance under pressure

Additional Information

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well‑being, professional growth, and financial stability.

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech‑related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up to date with the latest technology.

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivised certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

Our employee‑designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.