Project Assurance Officer - SC-hybrid Milton Keynes-6mths-£375pday
Summary: The Project Assurance Officer role involves providing project support and PMO functions within a government client for a 6-month contract. The position requires working in a Security Cleared environment, with a focus on project governance, financial controls, and compliance. The role offers hybrid working arrangements, requiring three days on-site per week in Milton Keynes. Candidates must possess SC or DV clearance or be eligible for it.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support PMO functions in complex, regulated project environments.
- Produce accurate reporting and maintain control documentation.
- Ensure compliance with organisational standards and governance frameworks.
- Assist in project financial management, including budget tracking and forecasting.
- Collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Key Skills:
- Experience in a PMO or project support environment.
- Strong understanding of project governance and assurance frameworks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite for data analysis.
- Ability to produce high-quality reports and maintain assurance documentation.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Salary (Rate): £375 per day
City: Milton Keynes
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
(Project Assurance Officer - SC - 6 months - hybrid Milton Keynes - £375pday)
One of our government clients is looking for an experienced Project Assurance Officer - Project Support/PMO to join them for a 6 month contract. They are offering £375.00 per day INSIDE IR35.
Our client is based near Milton Keynes - commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton or Central London. They are offering hybrid working, with 3 days per week onsite.
This role is working in a Security Cleared environment. You will need to be SC or DV (developed vetting) cleared or eligible to undertake SC or DV Security Clearance.
Our client is seeking a results-driven Project Assurance Officer with experience supporting PMO functions in complex, regulated project environments.
Strong understanding of project and programme governance, assurance frameworks, financial controls, and delivery oversight. Proven ability to produce accurate reporting, maintain control documentation, and support compliance with organisational standards.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and the wider Office Suite for data analysis and reporting. A proactive, detail-oriented contractor who quickly adds value, works independently with minimal supervision, and collaborates effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Essential experience:
Demonstrable experience in a PMO or project support environment, ideally within technology, infrastructure, engineering, or public sector programmesWorking knowledge of project and programme governance processes, including assurance and control frameworksExperience supporting project financial management, including budget tracking, forecasting, and variance reporting
Understanding of project controls, including risk, issue, dependency, and change management (RAID)
Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced capability in Excel for reporting and analysisAbility to produce accurate, high-quality reports and maintain assurance documentation
Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while supporting multiple stakeholders
A self-motivated and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Desirable:
Professional membership of relevant bodies (eg, RICS, CICES, APM, ICE).
Experience in regulated, high complexity sectors (rail, nuclear, highways, utilities, aviation, defenceLegal or commercial qualifications.
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