Job Title: Principal Project Officer - Programme Delivery Job Type: Temporary 3-month contract, full-time Location: Union Street, SE1 0LL - Hybrid working Rate: £33.62 per hour PAYE / £45.74 per hour Umbrella Organisation: Greater London Authority
The Greater London Authority are seeking an experienced Principal Project Officer to lead the delivery of complex programmes. This is a key role responsible for translating strategic priorities into impactful programmes and ensuring delivery against performance, financial and governance standards.
You will work closely with senior stakeholders, providers and partners to drive outcomes across skills, employment or economic development initiatives.
Day-to-day of the role:
Lead and manage complex programmes or portfolios, ensuring successful delivery of strategic objectives
Translate organisational strategies into practical, deliverable projects and programmes
Manage programme budgets, risks, performance and benefits within established governance frameworks
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders including government bodies, local authorities, providers and employers
Provide expert advice and recommendations to senior leaders to support decision-making
Oversee contract, grant or funding agreements, ensuring compliance and performance monitoring
Analyse performance and financial data to inform programme improvement and delivery decisions
Lead and develop programme teams, managing workloads and supporting professional development
Prepare clear reports, briefings and recommendations for a range of audiences
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Proven experience delivering complex programmes within public sector, education, skills or economic development environments
Strong experience managing programmes across the full lifecycle (planning through to evaluation)
Experience managing contracts, grants or funding agreements, including compliance and performance oversight
Ability to translate strategy into measurable programme outcomes
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior decision-makers
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, using data to drive decisions
Experience leading teams or matrix structures and delivering against objectives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong IT skills, including programme and financial management systems
Understanding of the skills, employment or adult education sector
If this role is of interest and you have the required skills and experience, please click apply.