Project Assurance Officer

Job Title: Project Assurance Officer (G8) (Admin and Clerical)
Salary: £18.06 P/H LTD Umbrella
Hours: 37
Type: Temporary Ongoing
Location: Southampton, SO14
Start Date: ASAP
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday | 09:00am - 17:00pm

Join our client's Strategy & Performance team as a Project Assurance Officer. This vital role supports our Programme Management Office (PMO) by ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of our project management processes and tools. You'll be at the heart of our mission to enhance governance, risk management, and operational excellence across all projects.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise on best practice documentation and tools; maintain and promote PMO templates and documentation.
• Develop comprehensive reports for visibility over all projects and programmes; ensure the PMO Portal is current and accurate.
• Organize key meetings, prepare agendas, write minutes, and track action items.
• Conduct quality checks, audits, and reviews to uphold project management standards.
• Collaborate with the PMO Manager to plan and allocate resources in alignment with strategic goals.
• Manage and enhance the functionality of the client's Project Online tool; support users and resolve issues.
• Proactively manage and mitigate risks, establishing consistent response strategies.
• Analyse project data, identify trends, and make recommendations to optimize project outcomes.
• Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization to support project success.
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities within projects to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements:

• A degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of the project management cycle and tools; proficiency in MS Office, particularly Visio and Project.
• [DESIREABLE] Certification in project management methodologies like APM, PRINCE2, or Agile is desirable.
• [DESIREABLE] Experience with MS Project Online and advanced Excel and Power BI skills is advantageous.

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call David at Service Care Solutions on or send an E-Mail to