Support effective project delivery across The Bedford College Group

We are looking for an organised and proactive PMO Coordinator to support the delivery of projects across The Bedford College Group.

This role provides essential coordination, administration and reporting support to the Project Management Office, ensuring projects are well-governed, accurately documented and effectively communicated. You will work closely with project managers and stakeholders, maintaining project records, supporting governance processes and contributing to consistent delivery standards across the Group.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and attention to detail who is interested in developing a career in project management.

Key responsibilities

• Provide project administration, coordination and logistical support across the PMO
• Maintain accurate project documentation, records and reporting
• Support governance processes, including tracking progress, risks and actions
• Prepare project reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders
• Coordinate meetings, workshops and project activity
• Promote consistent PMO standards, tools and best practice

Our VISION Values

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form; The Corby Sixth Form; and the National College for Motorsport at Silverstone. The Group also operates community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering to widen access to education and training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provide information about which convictions must be declared during job applications. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

Terms and Conditions

37 hours per week, with 27 days annual leave plus Peoples Pension.