1. An exciting PMO role, delivering smarter workspaces to UK Government
2. Locations : Bristol, Cardiff, Swindon
About Our Client
The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government's office estate.We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. And we are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.Representing the best covenant in the UK - His Majesty's Government - we are leading transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern, cost-effective real estate service solutions.Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged. And we're dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces.Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth. We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do.To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community.The GovPass Programme within the GPA is modernising Access Control Systems across HMG. Delivering a new UK government standard for card encryption improving building security and enabling greater interoperability through its innovative technology.GovPass is operating across the UK in HMG Estate and in some of the most iconic buildings and departments, with an ambition to expand this further over the coming years.
Job Description
This role, while not having any direct reports, will be the indispensable glue that binds the team together, fostering collaboration, communication, and alignment to achieve shared goals and deliver successful outcomes.Key Responsibilities
3. Being the front-door face to all things PMO and Delivery.
4. Stakeholder management, communication and reporting.
5. Mailbox and Query Management, dealing with issues as they arise in a professional and timely manner.
6. Promote a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement within the organisation, helping to build acceptance and support for change initiatives.
7. Help deliver change strategies to align with GovPass objectives.
8. Define, implement and evaluate a stakeholder engagement plan to ensure stakeholders are informed, engaged and enthused about the Service.
9. Establish, apply and approve PMO standards to govern, support and monitor performance of the Service.
10. Define and deliver training and development plans for the team and the Service.
11. Support the planning and delivery across the various Service strands.
The Successful Applicant
We are looking for an experienced PMO professional who has:
12. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
13. Resilient, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast paced and evolving environment
14. Driven and focused to deliver within the public sector with an emphasis on value for money
15. Collaborative and inclusive ways of working and can build trust across diverse teams and stakeholders
16. Managing, mentoring and guiding stakeholders through the delivery and improvement of the service
Experience and Technical Skills
17. Proven experience within a business change and project management/ PMO role
18. Experience working in and with cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously
19. Demonstrable experience in stakeholder engagement and managing stakeholder expectations throughout projects
20. Ability to work across the programme lifecycle; working with the right people at the right time to navigate the project lifecycle and deliver value including using evidence to continue, change direction or stop
Qualifications and AccreditationsEssential criteria:
21. Experience within a delivery project / programme.
22. Formal project management qualification (eg Prince2, APMG) or a willingness to obtain certification within 12 months of taking up post.
Desirable criteria:
23. Experience working within Government services.
24. Basic knowledge of cloud technologies.
25. Experience and knowledge of access control systems.
BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
26. Managing a Quality Service
27. Making Effective Decisions
28. Changing and Improving
29. Communicating and Influencing
30. Seeing the Big Picture
Technical SkillsWe'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
31. Customer Perspective
32. Commercial Acumen
33. Property Market Knowledge
34. Innovation
What's on Offer
Alongside your salary of £42,450, Government Property Agency contributes £12,297 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
35. Learning and development tailored to your role
36. An environment with flexible working options
37. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
38. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
39. Generous annual leave
Closing Date : 28th October 2025CV Sifting : 3rd November 2025Interviews : w/c 10th November 2025