Junior PMO Coordinator – PMO – Firm Wide (Excluding London)

Vacancy details

We are looking for an ambitious and detail-oriented Junior PMO Coordinator to join our PMO team. The ideal candidate will have some experience in a PMO or project support role and is eager to develop a career within Project Management and Transformation. This role is perfect for someone who is exceptionally organised, excels at administrative tasks, with a strong work ethic and has a keen interest in understanding how projects are managed and executed within a professional services environment.

Role: Junior PMO Coordinator
Location: Firm Wide (Excluding London)
Hours: Full Time or Part Time (4 days)
Term: Permanent
Vacancy Reference: 1297-BBL

Who we are

You’ll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people – each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.

We work flexibly and you’ll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.

Most of our people choose to work in a hybrid fashion, working from home and attending our offices on occasion. Our offices are in Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton, and Taunton.

Day to day, you’ll be successful in this role by:

Support the PMO team in tracking project progress, updating project documentation, and ensuring timelines, governance and budgets are adhered to.
Assist in project reporting, including maintaining monthly project status reports, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and producing regular project status updates.
Document management: Ensure that all project-related documentation is up-to-date, accurate, and easily accessible.
Coordinate meetings, prepare meeting agendas, and document minutes and actions.
Liaise with project teams and stakeholders, ensuring they are informed and that any project-related queries are addressed promptly.
Data analysis: Assist in gathering and analysing data to support project decision-making and identify areas for improvement.
Contribute to process improvements by identifying areas where efficiencies can be gained in project delivery and reporting.
Administrative support for the PMO team, including diary management, budget, and risk tracking.

This role is right for you if:

Previous experience in a PMO, project support, or administrative role within a corporate or professional services environment.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
High attention to detail with a focus on delivering accurate and thorough work.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project management tools such as MS Project or similar.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with internal stakeholders.
A proactive mindset, demonstrating initiative and a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

Desirable Skills:

Basic understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile).
Experience using project management software such as MS Project.
Any relevant certification in PMO or Project Management.

Additional information:

We are pleased to be able to offer this role on a hybrid working basis, please enquire for details.
The salary on offer for this role is c£25,000 depending on experience.

What we can offer you:

A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.

There’s no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.

Listen to what a few members of our team have to say about what life here at Clarke Willmott is really like, to see if it’s the right fit for you.

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