An exciting opportunity to join the Benefits Solutions and Implementation team as a PMO Support Officer on a permanent basis, based in our Darlington office (hybrid working).
Who we are
Railpen is responsible for the safekeeping and investment of around £34 billion in assets and the administration of several pension schemes, including the Railways Pension Scheme, one of the UK's largest and longest established pension funds.
Our heritage of looking after the pension needs of the rail industry and its employees gives us our name and our unique outlook on how we serve our members. Railpen takes a holistic view, focusing on how we serve members today and how we can positively impact the communities and the world they will retire into.
Our values of integrity, community and alignment are the guiding principles that influence our behaviour. They help us make decisions and shape our relationships with others. They’re what we stand for.
The role
As the PMO Support Officer, you will be responsible for assisting the PMO Manager of Benefits Solutions and Implementation (BS&I) to ensure that all BS&I specific objectives and Railpen strategic objectives are achieved. This role will also be responsible for providing key governance, analysis, and administration support across the project portfolio and system release process to ensure they are run effectively, which in turn will help the function to secure our members' future.
The person
We are looking for someone with previous PMO Support experience ideally, who is able to support in gathering, analysing, monitoring, and reporting on data, ensuring compliance and quality standards are followed. Knowledge and experience of using the Microsoft suite, particularly Excel, is essential.
The successful candidate will be able to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders within the team and cross-functionally. You will be consistent and highly organised in your approach and have a keen eye for detail with the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
What we can offer you
Rewarding you
A competitive salary (depending on experience).
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Generous annual bonus plan.
We provide membership of the Railways Pension Scheme, a Defined Benefit arrangement under which you get a pension for life and a lump sum when you retire, based on your length of service and pay.
4x Life Assurance cover.
Private Medical Insurance.
Employee assistance programme.
Health cash plan.
Lifestyle
We support hybrid and flexible working along with very generous family leave including 12 months full pay maternity leave and 6 months full pay paternity leave.
Buy and sell holidays.
Give as you earn scheme.
Flexible half days leave.
Electric vehicle leasing.
Cycle to work scheme.
Next Steps
If you would like to apply, please click on the apply button or visit our Careers Page by 31st January 2025.
Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment; we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life.
About Us
At Railpen, we know that it’s the talent of our people that makes us good at what we do and enables us to continue to achieve our mission to pay members’ pensions securely, affordably, and sustainably.
The unique nature of Railpen offers our people a wide variety of interesting opportunities for innovation, thought leadership, and personal development. We encourage people to challenge, explore unconventional ideas, and give each other the space to learn from our mistakes. We take time to listen to each other’s ideas and understand what we each do, and what we need from each other to help us be at our best.
Railpen is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment; we value diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life.
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