Overview of Business: Harken Search are partnered with a 5* PLC housebuilder where an exciting opportunity has arisen for a PMO Assistant to join a dedicated Programme Management Office supporting a large, multi‑year remediation programme across a national legacy portfolio. This role sits at the heart of programme delivery, ensuring complex workstreams stay aligned, on track, and fully governed. This role with be a fixed term contract for one year. The Role Reporting to the PMO Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the administration, coordination, and oversight of a high‑profile programme with multiple interdependent projects. You’ll help maintain structure, visibility, and control across the portfolio, enabling effective decision‑making and ensuring milestones are achieved. Key Responsibilities * Provide day‑to‑day portfolio and programme support across multiple workstreams * Support programme planning, including milestone tracking and schedule management * Maintain core governance logs: Risks, Issues, Actions, Assumptions, and Decisions * Assist with programme reporting, including updates for senior leadership and key stakeholders * Track financial performance and ensure adherence to agreed budgets * Manage cross‑programme dependencies and maintain accurate dependency logs * Support resource forecasting and contribute to programme‑wide prioritisation * Prepare status reports and management information for leadership teams * Challenge and uphold programme governance and project controls * Contribute to the successful delivery of PMO strategy, services, and outputs Essential Experience * Advanced skills with Microsoft * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple moving parts * Confidence working with data, reporting, and financial tracking * A structured, detail‑driven approach to maintaining governance and documentation Why This Role? You’ll be joining a collaborative PMO team working on a programme of national significance, offering exposure to complex project environments and the chance to develop your PMO career within a high‑performing function