Project Administrator/Data

Project People; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Project Administrator for a hybrid role in Reading. You'll support portfolio operations by delivering timely reports, facilitating governance meetings, and updating project data. Ideal candidates possess strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI skills, with experience in a reporting or portfolio environment. Join and help the team achieve significant objectives while managing stakeholder relationships and driving process improvements. Interested candidates should apply by sending their CVs.

Qualifications

• Strong MS Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and Pivot Tables.
• Experience in a PMO, reporting, or portfolio environment.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate reports and dashboards in Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, timely reports to shareholders, SMT, and ELT.
• Prepare agendas, record minutes, and track actions for governance meetings.
• Assist in defining KPIs, milestones, and thresholds.
• Keep IFS and Kivue Perform tools updated with accurate information.
• Create clear, engaging reports in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Skills

MS Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

PowerPoint skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Power BI

Education

Graduate looking to move into project management

PM qualification or equivalent experience

Telco industry experience

Tools

IFS

ERP tools

Job description

Project Administrator/Data

Permanent

Reading/Home

At MBNL, our mission is clear: Managing the Mobile Infrastructure to Enable Digital Britain. As the UK’s largest network-sharing joint venture, we are at the forefront of industry transformation, delivering innovative solutions that shape the future of connectivity.

Sitting within our Commercial & Portfolio Management Group team, we’re the centre of excellence for Portfolio Service team, enabling the organisation to deliver its strategic goals through effective portfolio management. Our team ensures that every initiative contributes to meaningful business outcomes, and we’re looking for a Portfolio Analyst to join our dynamic team.

As a Project Administrator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of portfolio operations. You’ll help ensure reporting is accurate and timely, governance processes are maintained, and stakeholder relationships are nurtured. This role is about more than data—it’s about turning insights into impact and helping MBNL achieve its objectives. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in our Central Reading office.

What You’ll do:

• Support portfolio reporting: Deliver accurate, timely reports to shareholders, SMT, and ELT.
• Facilitate governance meetings: Prepare agendas, record minutes, track actions, and ensure follow-up.
• Maintain performance measures: Assist in defining KPIs, milestones, and thresholds.
• Manage project data: Keep IFS and Kivue Perform tools updated with accurate information.
• Develop dashboards: Create clear, engaging reports in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Resolve queries: Collaborate with Finance, PMG, and delivery teams to address reporting and budget issues.
• Champion SharePoint: Drive process documentation and continuous improvement.
• Uphold MBNL values: Ensure quality, consistency, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Deliver under pressure: Produce high-quality reports to tight deadlines.
• Manage stakeholders: Build strong relationships with professionalism and discretion.
• Work independently: Take ownership of objectives and deliver results.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong MS Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, formatting) and PowerPoint skills
• Experience in a PMO, reporting, or portfolio environment
• Ability to produce clear, accurate reports and dashboards in Power BI
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to have:

• Graduate looking to move into project management
• Knowledge of IFS or ERP tools
• PM qualification or equivalent experience
• Telco industry experience
• Understanding of MBNL and how teams interact

To apply for the Project Administrator please send your CV to [e-mail]