591 Project Office jobs in the United Kingdom

Bytes is a top provider of premium IT solutions and services, working with SMEs, corporations, and public sector organizations to modernize and digitally transform their IT infrastructures. Founded in 1982, Bytes has experienced significant growth, now employing over 750 people across seven locations in the UK and Ireland, with a turnover surpassing £1.8 billion in 2023.

At Bytes, we nurture talented individuals to achieve remarkable outcomes and are dedicated to supporting our employees through continuous training, guidance, and development to help you advance and fulfil your career goals. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, recognition and inclusivity and offer a wide range of benefits to support staff wellbeing.

PURPOSE OF JOB:

We are seeking an individual to join our Business Transformation office as an administrator where they will play a pivotal role in supporting the team to drive change and improve processes across the entire organisation. They will be responsible for administrative tasks, coordinating meetings, workshops, and supporting project management activities to ensure the smooth operation of the Business Transformation office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative support to the Business Transformation team, including document management, scheduling meetings, and coordinating of workshops.
li>Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and data analysis to support business transformation initiatives.
• Coordinate with various departments to gather information and track the progress of transformation projects.
• Support the Head of Business Transformation in managing project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
• Maintain and update intranet content, project documentation and templates, ensuring accuracy and completeness for audit purposes.
• Facilitate communication within the team and with external stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of transformation objectives.
• Provide basic coordination for smaller-scale Business Transformation projects.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Educational Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal language skills essential - ESSENTIAL
• English Grammar & Language, Maths and a Social Science qualification - ESSENTIAL

Years of Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience working in a corporate organisation - ESSENTIAL
• Proven experience in an administrative role, preferably within a project management or business transformation environment - DESIRABLE

Other Requirements:

• Expert knowledge in Word, Excel, and Outlook - ESSENTIAL
• PowerPoint and other Office Tools advantageous - DESIRABLE
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Task, Project and Planner - DESIRABLE

CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to anticipate needs

Bytes is a top provider of premium IT solutions and services, working with SMEs, corporations, and public sector organizations to modernize and digitally transform their IT infrastructures. Founded in 1982, Bytes has experienced significant growth, now employing over 750 people across seven locations in the UK and Ireland, with a turnover surpassing £1.8 billion in 2023. At Bytes, we nurture talented individuals to achieve remarkable outcomes and are dedicated to supporting our employees through continuous training, guidance, and development to help you advance and fulfil your career goals. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, recognition and inclusivity and offer a wide range of benefits to support staff wellbeing. Your Future Starts Here PURPOSE OF JOB: This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Project Management Office (PMO) team within the ever-expanding successful Bytes family. The focus of this role is to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of our consultancy services to customers. Using Bytes Standard Project Management methodology and toolsets, the role holder will provide professional administrative support and assistance across various aspects of the service delivery process, such as scheduling customer engagements, managing resources and timelines, and ensuring high-quality outcomes. The coordinator acts as a central point of contact between the consultancy team, customers, and account managers, facilitating effective communication and collaboration. They may also be responsible for monitoring project progress, identifying and resolving issues, and maintaining customer satisfaction. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure all new engagements are created within the appropriate toolsets, have the necessary paperwork in place and are allocated to the appropriate consultancy and project management resources. Coordinate with customers to offer available dates for consultancy and book appointments with the appropriate consultants based on their expertise and availability. Maintain and manage the schedules of consultants, ensuring that their time is effectively allocated and optimized for client engagements. Coordinate internal meetings and engagements by sending calendar invites to the relevant team members, ensuring everyone is aware of upcoming appointments and events. Maintain an up-to-date resource calendar that tracks the availability and allocation of consultants, making it easier to manage their workload and schedule. Maintain an accurate and updated record of consultancy orders, ensuring that all details are recorded correctly in the consultancy order book. Facilitate the timely delivery of necessary project documents, such as Statements of Work, project plans, and deliverables, by coordinating with consultants and ensuring they adhere to deadlines. Serve as a central point of contact, ensuring that communication flows smoothly between various stakeholders, such as customers, consultants, sales teams, and other internal departments. Collaborate with purchasing and services back-office teams to initiate the monthly invoicing process, ensuring accurate and timely billing for consultancy services provided. INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage incoming queries coming in the Project Office and dedicated Consultancy mailboxes Update all relevant tracking spreadsheets daily Regular catchups with consultants over phone/Teams Ensure robust processes are implemented and managed Keep all process guides up to date Escalate issues to relevant managers swiftly Support the Bookings teams during busy times Evaluate efficiencies and put ideas forward for improvement Work collaboratively with other teams across the business to build strong relationships QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS: Educational Qualifications: Educated to GCSE Level with minimum of A-C Grade in Maths and English - ESSENTIAL GCSE grades AC or equivalent in ICT or Business Studies - DESIRABLE Years of Experience 1 year or more administrations experience - ESSENTIAL Well versed in Microsoft Office applications - ESSENTIAL CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS Organised, methodical individual with excellent time management who can prioritise Accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple demands without missing deadlines Ability to work both independently and as a team and enjoy working in an environment that requires continuous learning and development Ability to take ownership of tasks and drive the team objective forward. Excellent verbal and written communication with customer service/facing skills

Bytes is a top provider of premium IT solutions and services, working with SMEs, corporations, and public sector organizations to modernize and digitally transform their IT infrastructures. Founded in 1982, Bytes has experienced significant growth, now employing over 750 people across seven locations in the UK and Ireland, with a turnover surpassing £1.8 billion in 2023.

At Bytes, we nurture talented individuals to achieve remarkable outcomes and are dedicated to supporting our employees through continuous training, guidance, and development to help you advance and fulfil your career goals. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, recognition and inclusivity and offer a wide range of benefits to support staff wellbeing.

Your Future Starts Here

PURPOSE OF JOB:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Project Management Office (PMO) team within the ever-expanding successful Bytes family.

The focus of this role is to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of our consultancy services to customers. Using Bytes Standard Project Management methodology and toolsets, the role holder will provide professional administrative support and assistance across various aspects of the service delivery process, such as scheduling customer engagements, managing resources and timelines, and ensuring high-quality outcomes.

The coordinator acts as a central point of contact between the consultancy team, customers, and account managers, facilitating effective communication and collaboration. They may also be responsible for monitoring project progress, identifying and resolving issues, and maintaining customer satisfaction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all new engagements are created within the appropriate toolsets, have the necessary paperwork in place and are allocated to the appropriate consultancy and project management resources.
• Coordinate with customers to offer available dates for consultancy and book appointments with the appropriate consultants based on their expertise and availability.
• Maintain and manage the schedules of consultants, ensuring that their time is effectively allocated and optimized for client engagements.
• Coordinate internal meetings and engagements by sending calendar invites to the relevant team members, ensuring everyone is aware of upcoming appointments and events.
• Maintain an up-to-date resource calendar that tracks the availability and allocation of consultants, making it easier to manage their workload and schedule.
• Maintain an accurate and updated record of consultancy orders, ensuring that all details are recorded correctly in the consultancy order book.
• Facilitate the timely delivery of necessary project documents, such as Statements of Work, project plans, and deliverables, by coordinating with consultants and ensuring they adhere to deadlines.
• Serve as a central point of contact, ensuring that communication flows smoothly between various stakeholders, such as customers, consultants, sales teams, and other internal departments.
• Collaborate with purchasing and services back-office teams to initiate the monthly invoicing process, ensuring accurate and timely billing for consultancy services provided.

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage incoming queries coming in the Project Office and dedicated Consultancy mailboxes
• Update all relevant tracking spreadsheets daily
• Regular catchups with consultants over phone/Teams
• Ensure robust processes are implemented and managed
• Keep all process guides up to date
• Escalate issues to relevant managers swiftly
• Support the Bookings teams during busy times
• Evaluate efficiencies and put ideas forward for improvement
• Work collaboratively with other teams across the business to build strong relationships

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Educational Qualifications:

• Educated to GCSE Level with minimum of A-C Grade in Maths and English - ESSENTIAL
• GCSE grades A*-C or equivalent in ICT or Business Studies - DESIRABLE

Years of Experience

• 1 year or more administrations experience - ESSENTIAL
• Well versed in Microsoft Office applications - ESSENTIAL

CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Organised, methodical individual with excellent time management who can prioritise
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple demands without missing deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and as a team and enjoy working in an environment that requires continuous learning and development
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and drive the team objective forward.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with customer service/facing skills

About Us

Leader Online is a privately-owned, multi-brand eCommerce retailer in the UK, specialising in floors, doors, and bathroom products. We operate multiple warehouses, deliver via our own fleet (VIP Delivered), and have six depots nationwide. Our ambitious growth plans require us to deliver excellence across property, facilities, systems, infrastructure, service, and reporting.

We are guided by our values of Teamwork, Care, Customer Centricity, Respect, and Integrity , and we understand that our people are central to our success.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Project Office Manager to lead and oversee our diverse project portfolio, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives and supporting our business through a period of exciting change. You will be the driving force behind establishing and embedding a robust governance framework that ensures structure, consistency, and accountability across all projects. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on collaboration, can work comfortably at all levels, and has the resilience and tenacity to maintain pace while managing risk effectively.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

● Project Governance: Implement and maintain a consistent governance framework across the business to protect strategic priorities and support sustainable growth.

● Programme Oversight: Manage overall programme performance, ensuring projects remain on track, within budget, and aligned with company goals.

● Risk Management: Identify, document, and mitigate potential risks and issues to safeguard project success.

● Resource Planning: Work closely with stakeholders to allocate Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) effectively, ensuring priority projects are protected without compromising day- to-day operations.

● Stakeholder Engagement: Provide a clear overview of portfolio status, facilitating informed decision-making and timely escalation when needed.

● Performance Monitoring: Track and report on progress across scope, budget, and timeline at both project and portfolio levels.

● Process Improvement: Regularly review and enhance governance processes to promote best practice and improve delivery outcomes.

● Financial Management: Collaborate with Finance to track budgets, burn rates, and ROI, ensuring data-driven investment decisions.

Skills & Experience

● Proven experience (5+ years) in programme or project management, ideally in a growth-led business.

● Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience in matrix management.

● Deep understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, MoSCoW, Prince2) and associated tools.

● Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex challenges and develop innovative solutions.

● Commercial and financial acumen, able to assess ROI and support informed decision- making.

● Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

● Skilled in fostering collaboration, promoting accountability, and maintaining clear communication across teams.

Benefits

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping our growth, working with talented teams, and driving real change. You’ll be part of a company that invests in its people and values the contribution each person makes.

If you have the drive, energy, and skills to make a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of our exciting journey.

Benefits

● Generous Holiday Allowance

Enjoy 22 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the flexibility to tailor your time off:

• Buy up to 3 extra days of holiday
• Or sell back up to 2 days to suit your needs

We believe in a healthy work-life balance that works for you.

● Length of Service holiday awards: 1 extra day for every 3 years service;

● Salary sacrifice pension scheme with employer contributions of 3% in line with current statutory requirements;

● Salary sacrifice Cycle-to-work scheme;

● Staff discounts on the Leader product range;

● Subsidised gym membership;

● Your Wellbeing Matters

We care about our team’s mental and emotional health. That’s why we offer:

• Access to Able Futures, a confidential government-backed service providing practical support for mental wellbeing at work.

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 access to professional wellbeing advice, counselling, and guidance to help you thrive inside and outside of work.

● Employee Referral Bonus

● Competitive salary, up to £60,000, depending on skills and experience.

Head of PMO Warrington | Permanent | £80–100k, plus bonus, and other benefits This technology company in Warrington has doubled in size in recent years, with international expansion well underway. The challenge? Their processes and systems haven’t kept pace. That’s why they’ve decided it’s time to professionalise how projects are run. They’ve already created a portfolio of business-critical projects — including a major ERP implementation — and now they need someone to build the PMO function from the ground up. This isn’t about ticking boxes or enforcing rigid frameworks. It’s about putting in place the right tools, reporting, and methodologies for a fast-growing business, and making sure they actually help deliver projects, not slow them down. What you’ll be doing: Setting the strategy and roadmap for the PMO Giving the Board meaningful insight on project progress, risks, and dependencies Establishing frameworks, tools, and templates that bring consistency without bureaucracy Coaching teams and building project capability across the organisation Acting as the link between project teams, business functions, and the exec team It’s a role for someone who’s led PMO functions before, ideally in fast-growing or founder-led businesses, and who knows how to balance reporting with delivery. What matters most is knowing what “good” looks like and how to get a business there. You’ll be working closely with the exec team, shaping the way the business delivers transformation projects as it scales from 100 people to 200. If you’re looking for a highly visible role where you can influence at the top table and leave a real mark on a growing business, this could be the one. Apply now, or drop me a message if you’d like to find out more. Yoh Solutions Ltd, a Day and Zimmerman Company, are Electronic Engineering and Development recruitment specialists, sourcing high - calibre permanent and interim engineering experts across the globe.

Head of PMO

Warrington | Permanent | £80–100k, plus bonus, and other benefits

This technology company in Warrington has doubled in size in recent years, with international expansion well underway. The challenge? Their processes and systems haven’t kept pace.

That’s why they’ve decided it’s time to professionalise how projects are run.

They’ve already created a portfolio of business-critical projects — including a major ERP implementation — and now they need someone to build the PMO function from the ground up.

This isn’t about ticking boxes or enforcing rigid frameworks. It’s about putting in place the right tools, reporting, and methodologies for a fast-growing business, and making sure they actually help deliver projects, not slow them down.

What you’ll be doing:

• Setting the strategy and roadmap for the PMO
• Giving the Board meaningful insight on project progress, risks, and dependencies
• Establishing frameworks, tools, and templates that bring consistency without bureaucracy
• Coaching teams and building project capability across the organisation
• Acting as the link between project teams, business functions, and the exec team

It’s a role for someone who’s led PMO functions before, ideally in fast-growing or founder-led businesses, and who knows how to balance reporting with delivery. What matters most is knowing what “good” looks like and how to get a business there.

You’ll be working closely with the exec team, shaping the way the business delivers transformation projects as it scales from 100 people to 200+.

If you’re looking for a highly visible role where you can influence at the top table and leave a real mark on a growing business, this could be the one.

Apply now, or drop me a message if you’d like to find out more.

Yoh Solutions Ltd, a Day and Zimmerman Company, are Electronic Engineering and Development recruitment specialists, sourcing high - calibre permanent and interim engineering experts across the globe.

Estates Head of Project Management Office

Location: Main Campus, Egham, TW20 0EX
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 9+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay rate: £ 32.88 per hour
Job Ref: OR11591
 
Responsibilities

• Direct the governance and project/programme management resources and contracts effectively to support the University’s strategic objectives.
li>Align governance and reporting requirements with University initiatives such as Sustainability, Hybrid Working, and University growth.
• Deliver a professional estates departmental service utilizing transparent, web-based KPIs and SLAs.
• Develop and refine a ‘best in class’ project and programme governance and reporting framework.

Person Specification

• Strong leadership skills with experience in strategic governance and project management.
• Ability to align departmental objectives with broader University strategies.
• Experience in developing and implementing governance frameworks and reporting systems.
• Proven track record in leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

 
DISCLAIMER:  By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed.   

Estates Head of Project Management Office

Location: Main Campus, Egham, TW20 0EX
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 9+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay rate: £ 32.88 per hour
Job Ref: OR11591
 
Responsibilities

• Direct the governance and project/programme management resources and contracts effectively to support the University’s strategic objectives.
li>Align governance and reporting requirements with University initiatives such as Sustainability, Hybrid Working, and University growth.
• Deliver a professional estates departmental service utilizing transparent, web-based KPIs and SLAs.
• Develop and refine a ‘best in class’ project and programme governance and reporting framework.

Person Specification

• Strong leadership skills with experience in strategic governance and project management.
• Ability to align departmental objectives with broader University strategies.
• Experience in developing and implementing governance frameworks and reporting systems.
• Proven track record in leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

 
DISCLAIMER:  By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed.   

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Project Management Office (PMO) to lead their project management function remotely. This pivotal role is responsible for establishing and maintaining consistent project management standards, processes, and methodologies across the organisation. You will lead a team of project managers, ensuring the successful delivery of key strategic initiatives. The Head of PMO will oversee the entire project lifecycle, from initiation and planning through to execution, monitoring, control, and closure. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing robust project management frameworks, managing project portfolios, resource allocation, risk mitigation strategies, and ensuring timely and within-budget project completion. You will be responsible for stakeholder management, reporting on project progress, and driving best practices in project governance. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field, along with a minimum of 7-10 years of experience in project management, with at least 3-5 years in a senior PMO leadership role. A strong understanding of various project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and experience with project management software are essential. Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills are required, along with a proven ability to influence and drive change across an organisation. As this is a fully remote position, you must demonstrate exceptional organisational skills, self-discipline, and the ability to lead and motivate a distributed team effectively. A stable home office environment with reliable internet connectivity is mandatory. This is a unique opportunity to shape the PMO function and drive project success for a forward-thinking organisation, with the flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK.