Programme Officer

It's working as one to deliver an impressive programme.

And it’s being part of something truly unique. This is what makes working within the PMO so rewarding.

Buckingham Palace is currently in its final stage of a ten-year programme of works to overhaul the palace’s infrastructure. Our in-house Programme Management Office (PMO) oversees the delivery and success of this large scale, complex project.

As Programme Officer you’ll provide high-level support and assistance to the Programme Director and be responsible for helping to maintain the direction and momentum of the programme in its final year.

Key Responsibilities

• You’ll support the Programme Director in the planning, shaping and influencing of the PMO strategy, working with key stakeholders to drive the programme and provide support to the PMO Directors.
• You’ll be the first line for responding to queries relating to the programme. You’ll identify, investigate and resolve challenges that arise, using your initiative to find creative solutions and keep the programme on track.
• You’ll work closely with colleagues in commercial and construction teams. With an oversight perspective of the programme, you’ll positively challenge and help refine activities to drive through coherence, efficiencies and operational improvements.
• You’ll help prepare briefing notes and reports for submission to monthly board meetings, as well as act as secretary to key governance boards, and provide office management support.
• You will support on the delivery of key Programme governance requirements including external reviews, as well as monitoring business continuity plans.

No two days will be the same and the variety and pace will challenge you. But as you support others, you'll have exceptional opportunities to grow your own career.

Essential Criteria

• Experience within a similar role, ideally within the property or construction industry will be an advantage.
• Experience supporting multiple projects as part a large-scale programme, with a focus on governance and deadlines, will also be useful.
• Your organisation skills will be vital, enabling you to effectively plan, prioritise and deliver multiple strands of works with varying timescales in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and resourceful, and a logical problem solver, you'll be quick to assess issues, and apply good judgement in response. You’ll be comfortable acting independently, as well as being able to flex and adapt to changing circumstances.
• A confident and diplomatic communicator, you're adept at managing and building stakeholder relationships and have demonstrated ability to exert influence at a senior level.
• With excellent written communication skills, you’ll be confident at drafting and copy-editing reports and updates for different audiences, including board level and stakeholders.
• You also have a critical eye and analytical approach, enabling you to track progress and identify and tackle obstacles to achieve longer-term goals.  

We know that to deliver our best work; we need to feel at our best. That’s why at the Royal Household we offer a generous benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and life priorities.

Enjoy 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days (plus bank holidays) dependent on the length of time you have worked for us.

Our excellent non-contributory pension plan (we’ll contribute 15% and you can contribute more if you wish) is highly valued by our employees, as is complimentary lunch on-site to keep you fuelled throughout the day.

We also offer a range of leave options to support your life priorities, such as parental pay and leave and volunteering days, as well as benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing.

Other perks include 20% off at our Royal Collection Trust Shops and complimentary admission tickets across all our locations, along with many more exclusive employee discounts.

Find out more about the full range of benefits available to our employee here.