Portfolio Management Office Officer - London, United Kingdom - Parliamentary Digital Service

Parliamentary Digital Service
Parliamentary Digital Service
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London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Description
Employer

  • Parliamentary Digital Service
Directorate

  • Planning & Delivery
Band / Grade

  • C
Salary
- £27,500

Contract Type

  • Fixed Term
Contract Length

  • 24 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency
Location

  • Hybrid (onsite and remote)
Security Level

  • C
ounter Terrorism Check (CTC)

Interview Format

  • Panel Interview (Remote)
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The Opportunity
Looking for that first step on the career ladder?

Want to work at the heart of democracy?


In this exciting entry level role as Portfolio Management Office Assistant, you'll have the chance to learn all about digital projects and programmes.

The role is designed to provide exposure and junior experience of a broad range of project delivery disciplines, and it has a proven track record of providing a great foundation for a Parliamentary career.


You can expect to:
- provide general admin support to all of the teams in the Planning & Delivery directorate
- plan and organise events for the whole directorate (100+ people)
- learn and get involved in all the disciplines of project delivery e.g., business analysis; change management; project management; programme management and stakeholder engagement
- work with a broad range of people and learn how Parliament works
- be ready to take the next step in your career


What You Need
Keen to learn and ready to work in a fast-moving environment, you will have experience of:

  • providing administrative support to an individual or a team; where taking ownership of tasks, paying attention to detail and meeting deadlines were essential
- planning events involving multiple stakeholders, where organisational skills and customer service were key
- producing effective verbal and written communications using Microsoft products e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
- learning new skills, learning from mistakes and not being afraid to ask for help
- the ability to pass security clearance, backed by the right to work in the UK


About The Team
The Digital PMO sits within the Planning & Delivery Directorate of the Parliamentary Digital Service. It serves all the projects and programmes within the Digital Portfolio.

As a team of 20+, we support and report the delivery of Parliament's digital change; providing assurance to stakeholders that we are doing things right - holding the corporate conscience in relation to delivery.


About Us
UK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition.

It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work.

This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology.

The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs.

We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy.


Our Package
- up to 35 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
- generous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full pay
- great pension scheme options (contributory and non-contributory)
- on-site subsidised gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GP
- flexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policies


How To Apply
Interviews: 20th September 2023


Format:
Panel Interview (Remote)


Our Culture


For our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that sits right at the heart of society in the UK.

We are helping to change UK Parliament and strengthen democracy. What matters here is your potential for growth and your commitment to playing your part in our ongoing success.
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