Corporate PMO Analyst

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-orientedCorporate PMO Analyst to join our Strategic Programmes & Improvement Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening how we plan, manage and deliver change across the organisation.

You will provide specialist analytical and coordination support to the Corporate PMO, helping to ensure high-quality data, robust governance and insightful reporting that enables confident decision making and successful delivery of our priorities.

Our Strategic Programmes & Improvement Service is a recently relaunched, single, integrated function delivering transformation through two complementary areas: Programmes & Improvement Delivery and Assurance & Improvement Capability. Together, we provide governance, frameworks, capability and delivery support to help the Council achieve its priorities.

You will join a collaborative, supportive and skilled team of programme professionals, analysts and improvement specialists working across all directorates. The team is committed to continuous learning, innovation and delivering real, measurable outcomes.

As part of this team, you can expect:

• A strong culture of collaboration and shared learning
• Opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting
• Exposure to a wide range of programmes and organisational priorities
• A team that values accuracy, insight and continuous improvement

As a Corporate PMO Analyst, you will play a central role in ensuring the organisation has reliable, accurate and timely information to support portfolio, programme and project governance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the implementation, configuration and maintenance of PMO systems and tools
• Acting as a first point of contact for PMO system queries and user support
• Maintaining high-quality portfolio data through validation and data quality checks
• Producing dashboards, reports and management information to agreed standards
• Analysing data to identify trends, risks, delivery confidence issues and improvement opportunities
• Providing clear insight and commentary to inform decision making
• Coordinating governance cycles, meetings and reporting timetables
• Maintaining document control, audit trails and PMO artefacts
• Supporting portfolio planning, pipeline management and demand tracking
• Contributing to continuous improvement of PMO processes, templates and reporting

You will work across a diverse organisational portfolio, gaining exposure to strategic programmes. The role combines data analysis, systems support and governance coordination

You will directly influence decision-making through insight and reporting and there is strong opportunity to contribute to improving PMO maturity and capabilit

We are looking for someone who is analytical, organised and proactive, with a passion for improving data quality, systems and processes.

You will bring:

• Experience working in a PMO, programme, project or similar analytical role in a large organisation
• Strong understanding of governance, reporting and data management processes
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and experience with PMO systems
• Ability to analyse complex data and present clear, meaningful insights
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confidence in working with stakeholders and explaining technical information to non-specialists
• A proactive approach to identifying issues and driving improvements

You will also demonstrate our organisational values:

• Proud - delivering high quality outcomes and taking ownership
• Ambitious - driving improvement and innovation
• Collaborative - working effectively across teams and partners
• Trustworthy - acting with integrity and professionalism

Please see the attached job summary for further information on this role and person specification.

The team work in the office for 40% of the week (2 days for full time) minimum, with Tuesdays being a set team office day. Your second day is dependant on your business demands or individual team meeting priorities.

If you have interviewed for this position in the last 6 months, please do not apply again at this time.

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that's why we're working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it's important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That's why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.