Overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Programme Support Officer (Band 6) to support the Senior Project Manager in the delivery of the accelerated Delegated Commissioning programme from 2026/27. This 12-month fixed-term role will support the programme team with the expansion of delegated commissioning arrangements across the Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism (MHLDA) portfolio. The postholder will work closely with the Senior Project Manager to support programme priorities and will be line managed within the Transformation and Change Team, with access to structured supervision, peer support and professional development. This is an opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, system-wide transformation programme focused on strengthening commissioning infrastructure, partnership working and system assurance.
Responsibilities
* Support the Senior Project Manager with the delivery of defined workstreams within the Delegated Commissioning programme.
* Support development of programme governance arrangements.
* Support the development and maintenance of detailed programme plans, risk and issue logs, and reporting frameworks.
* Support the preparation of high-quality reports, briefings and Board papers.
* Support the monitoring of progress against milestones and ensure delivery to agreed timescales.
Programme Coordination and Support Activities
* Plan and coordinate key programme activities, including setting up meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes for programme boards and project meetings.
Documentation and Reporting
* Assist with the preparation of project and programme documentation, such as status reports, risk registers, and governance documents, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to senior stakeholders.
Risk and Issue Tracking
* Maintain logs of programme risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring updates are tracked and follow-up actions are monitored and addressed.
Resource Management Support
* Help track resource allocation across projects and programmes, ensuring that resource planning and utilisation are effectively monitored.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Assist in liaising with key stakeholders, both internal and external, ensuring effective communication of programme updates and progress reports.
Financial Administration
* Support the Head of PMO in managing programme budgets, tracking expenditure, raising purchase orders, and ensuring financial records are maintained.
Change Control and Governance
* Assist with the administration of change control processes and ensure that programme governance frameworks are adhered to.
Continuous Improvement
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of PMO processes, identifying areas for efficiency gains and supporting the implementation of best practices across the PMO.
Programme Support Tools
* Manage and update project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint), ensuring that all project data is current and accurate.
Policy/Service Development
* Implement policies and propose changes to practices and procedures for own area or propose policy or service changes with impact beyond own area.
* Develop policies and protocols for own work area or propose project changes which impact across the sector.
Financial & Physical Resources
* Authorised signatory, managing large payments; monitor budgets or financial initiatives; hold delegated budget authority for the department/service.
* Authorised signatory for large payments in relation to the project and day-to-day budget management duties, including administering and monitoring the project budget; budget holder for the project.
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