Major Capital PMO Support Officer

Are you highly organised, proactive and excited by the opportunity to support major, complex capital development programmes? We are looking for a Major Capital PMO Support Officer to join our growing Major Capital Portfolio Management Office (PMO), supporting the planning and delivery of high profile investment schemes across Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative, project support or PMO experience who thrives in a busy, varied environment and is keen to develop within programme and project management.

Travel across Somerset sites will be required. The role involves regular use of display screen equipment and working to tight deadlines with occasional periods of intense concentration.

As a key member of the Major Capital PMO, you'll work closely with the Major Capital PMO Lead and wider project teams to ensure our portfolio of major developments is planned, monitored and delivered effectively.

You will play a central role in:

• Supporting the production of project plans, progress updates and performance reporting
• Analysing project data, including risks, issues, finance and benefits realisation
• Providing high-quality administrative and organisational support to a busy PMO
• Maintaining accurate programme documentation and information libraries
• Coordinating and minuting key meetings, workshops and project boards
• Producing reports, presentations and training materials
• Supporting the recruitment and onboarding of PMO team members
• Arranging meetings, venues, travel and virtual collaboration sessions
• Helping to develop and improve PMO processes, templates and reporting systems

This is a varied role where no two days are the same, you'll need to be comfortable prioritising, working under pressure and managing competing demands.

This role sits at the heart of an ambitious, high impact capital development programme designed to transform our estate and services. You'll gain exposure to major strategic projects, a supportive team environment, flexible working opportunities, and the chance to learn and grow within a developing PMO function.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
, we offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card
, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce
, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent level of experience.
• Relevant qualification to Vocational Level in Business Administration or equivalent experience.

• Experience of setting up and maintaining different office systems and procedures, which support the smooth running of the team and office.
• Experience of administrative procedures, project support or information analysis.
• Experience of working within a team environment.
• Experience of organising and supporting meetings, events or other activities.
• Experience of taking formal minutes at local level.

• Computer skills i.e., Microsoft Outlook;
  Excel, Word, significant or recent experience of working at a similar level within a healthcare setting or equivalent.
• Training in programme or project management methodologies, such as Lean, Agile, PRINCE2, or equivalent knowledge and experience.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.