Location: Flexible / Hybrid
Salary: £32,000–40,000 + pension
Reporting to: Central PMO Lead
About the Role
We are seeking an exceptionally bright, ambitious and highly organised PMO Analyst to join our growing central transformation function.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a high-potential individual at the early stages of their career to gain exposure to senior leadership, strategic transformation activity and M&A integration within a fast-paced, private equity-backed professional services environment.
The role sits within the Central PMO function and will support a broad range of cross-functional initiatives spanning Operations, Technology, Finance, HR, Integration and M&A activity. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business and will play a key role in helping ensure strategic initiatives remain coordinated, structured and progressing to plan.
This role would suit either:
- A high-performing graduate seeking a career path similar to consulting, transformation or operational leadership; or
- An individual with 1–3 years’ experience within PMO, project coordination, consulting, operations or a similarly fast-paced environment.
Importantly, this is not a purely administrative role. We are looking for someone with strong intellectual capability, excellent communication skills and the confidence to operate independently, take ownership and continuously improve how things are done.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced PMO Lead and gain exposure to what high-quality programme governance and transformation delivery looks like in practice.
Key ResponsibilitiesCentral PMO & Governance Support
- Support the operation of the central PMO function across a portfolio of strategic initiatives
- Coordinate governance forums including Executive meetings, Steering Committees and Board-related sessions
- Prepare, collate and quality review governance materials including Board papers, status updates and presentation packs
- Track actions, risks, issues and dependencies across multiple workstreams
- Ensure key stakeholders remain aligned, informed and accountable for delivery commitments
- Maintain high standards of organisation, follow-up and documentation across initiatives
Candidate Profile
We are looking for someone who combines strong academic capability with drive, professionalism and a genuine appetite to learn. The successful candidate is likely to demonstrate:
- Strong intellectual capability and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- A proactive, resourceful and highly dependable approach
- Confidence working with senior stakeholders and managing competing priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to summarise complex information clearly and concisely
- High-quality PowerPoint and presentation preparation skills
- Strong ownership mentality and willingness to take initiative
- Ability to operate effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Curiosity, ambition and a desire to build a career in transformation, operations or consulting
Experience & Qualifications
We are open to a range of backgrounds, including:
- High-performing graduates with strong academic records and evidence of ambition, leadership or extracurricular achievement
- Candidates with 1–3 years’ experience in PMO, consulting, project coordination, operations or transformation environments
Desirable (but not essential):
- Degree from a leading university
- Experience working within professional services, consulting or fast-paced commercial environments
- Exposure to project management methodologies or PMO disciplines
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint capability
Why Join Us?
- Significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
- Opportunity to work within a dynamic, private equity-backed growth environment
- Broad experience across transformation, operations and M&A integration
- Mentoring and coaching from experienced transformation professionals
- Accelerated learning and career development opportunities
- The chance to help shape and improve a rapidly evolving organisation
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Project management: 4 years (required)
- PMO: 4 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh
