ProjectManagement Junior Officer, UK

ThePosition
Palladium is looking for a Project Management Junior Officer to supportthe Project Management Team on the Investments in Forests and Sustainable LandUse Programme - Phase 2 programme, a global sustainable land-use programmefunded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

The Project Management JuniorOfficer will support the Project Manager and Chief Operating Officer with theday-to-day running of the programme and the management and administration of keyoperational and financial tasks. You will also support the Global Grants Teamand work closely with the wider Global and Regional Teams, offering excellent oversightof the programme.

This role is a great startingpoint for a career in project management, or for those looking to develop theirexisting project management knowledge, skills and competencies with experienceon a complex and large-scale development programme.

The role is offered full-time (40hours), at 5 days per week, based out the Bristol UK office, but with somehomeworking permitted.

We are willing to consider requests for part-time work for theright candidate, and have flexible working conditions, to enable our team tobalance their work and home commitments.

About PalladiumPalladium is a global company working to design, develop anddeliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around theglobe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; buildenduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems toaddress global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over90 countries and have a workforce of 3,200 talented, motivated, and diversestaff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities.

ProgrammeContextThe Investments in Forests and Sustainable Land Use Programme -Phase 2 (IFSLU2) is one of theflagship programme in the Natural Capital and Climate, Environment and NaturalResources practice areas at Palladium. IFSLU2 is split into threecomponents, this position is primarily focused on Components 1 and 2, withcollaboration and coordination opportunities for working with Component 3. IFSLU2is a grants and technical assistance facility that supports businesses and investment models in which the private sector,public sector and communities can achieve improved returns from forests andsustainable land use whilst protecting existing forest, restoring degraded landand improving agricultural land management and production practices. All thiswork is focused across the tropical forests belt.

IFSLU2 will run for 5years from 1 February 2025. Depending on performance and subject to funding,the programme may be extended for a further 5 years (up to 2035). The programmeis funded by the UK government.

PrimaryResponsibilities
The Junior Officer will support the Project Manager through responsibilitiesthat include, but are not limited to:

Finance

• Manage programme payments and expenses, coordinating the processing, sign-off and approval processes in line with programme and company processes and system requirements;
• Supporting with management of the programme budget through reviewing and analysing monthly project transactions and expenses;
• Analysing the project finances for internal reporting and client queries;
• Reviewing regional Field Voucher payments and supporting with processing;
• Supporting with the preparation of client billing, forecasting and financial reporting;
• Maintaining data and records on P4F systems;
• Maintaining and updating the programmes finance tools and documentation.

Operations

• Support with programme procurement and supplier contract management, including contracting suppliers, conducting due diligence and tracking payments;
• Support with the implementation and review of the PM/Operations Manual;
• Manage the programme asset register, ensuring adherence to company and client asset management requirements;
• Support with coordination of the annual programme audit;
• Support with the planning and coordinating of key team travel, events and other programme;
• Support Regional Operations and Finance teams to ensure smooth operations of regional project offices;
• Serve as a point of contact and support for the wider P4F team on appropriate project management processes;
• Contribute to the development of Project Management processes;
• Act as a point of contact between programme staff and Palladium functions, including Contracts &
• Compliance, Safety and Security and IT;
• Upload and manage documentation, guidance and tools to the programme management systems e.g.
• SharePoint and Monday.com.

Team Management

• Managing and drafting team contracts;
• Supporting with coordination of the performance review process;
• Monitoring team leave, timesheets and payroll across the team;
• Support with recruitments, contracting and onboarding for new employees or consultants;
• Support with updating internal HR records.
• Reporting
• Support progress against programme milestones and Supplier KPIs;
• Support the drafting of quarterly, annual and extraordinary reporting.

GrantsManagement

• Supporting the Global Grants Team with any required administration of the Project Funding portfolios, including financial administration and compliance procedures.
  Other duties as reasonably requested.

Reporting Line
You will report directly to the Project Manager.You will also work closelywith the Chief Operating Officer and the Grants Fund Senior Officer(s).

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is interested how a complex, global programmewith a successful track record is managed and is pursuing a potential career inproject management. The ideal candidate has the following skills and attitudes:

Essential

• Eagerness to learn and develop skills in project management.
• Knowledge of project finance and experience with basic budget management;
• Basic understanding of how to conduct analysis and interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
• Fluency in English - excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Strong organisational skills and careful attention to detail;
• Advanced Microsoft Office user (including but not limited to good working knowledge of Excel).
• Adaptable (keen to try new approaches, employs agile thinking, flexible and open to change).
• Innovative (intellectual curiosity, solution-based problem solving).
• Accountable (ensures work quality, organisational skills).
• The right to work in the United Kingdom without sponsorship

Desirable

• Qualification, educational background or professional experience in project management or subject relevant to the role.
• Experience in an organisation or private company running FCDO-funded or other large international development programmes.
• Experience or interest in international development, climate, nature or sustainable land use.
• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, French, and/or Bahasa Indonesia

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

*Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM BGT on Wednesday 13 November 2025*