Contractor job DV - PMO

Role: PMO ** Must Have Active DV clearance **
Target Start Date: ASAP
Recruitment Type: Contractor
Rate: Inside IR35
Location of role : Basingstoke
Working Pattern: Mon-Fri


Your role will involve
With your rich experience in managing projects - preferably within the Defence & National Security sector you know how to stand your ground dealing with complex environments and challenging stakeholders. You have a great way of bringing people and responsibilities together and are fully aware of the impact of these projects on the clients organisation. You will ensure that your financial management is in order, your scope management is adequate and all stakeholders as well as project related risks are also managed effectively by you.

Your role will involve:
*Support the Project Manager in the day‑to‑day management of assigned projects or workstreams.
*Assist with the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and milestones.
*Coordinate project activities, ensuring actions are tracked and completed on time.
*Support delivery of agreed outputs within time, cost, and quality constraints.
*Prepare and update regular project reports, dashboards, and status updates.
*Support RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) management, ensuring logs are accurate and up to date.
*Assist with change control activities, ensuring changes are recorded, assessed, and approved in line with governance processes.
*Support audit and assurance activities by ensuring evidence and artefacts are complete and traceable
*Liaise with delivery teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support timely information flow.
*Assist with project financial tracking, including cost reporting and forecasting
*Support contract and supplier administration activities where applicable.
*Ensure financial data is accurately reflected in project systems and reports



Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.