Graduate PMO Analyst - Basildon

Location: Basildon, UK

Starting salary: £28,000

Application requirements:

• Have achieved a 2:1 undergraduate degree in any subject
• Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK unsponsored for the duration of the programme
• Ability to be on site 5 days a week

About the Role

Join a high-profile public-sector transformation programme where your work will directly support the improvement of essential community services. As a Graduate PMO Analyst, you’ll gain hands on experience at the heart of a complex organisational change initiative- the kind that shapes how services such as housing, community support, and local operations are designed and delivered.

You’ll be part of a changeable environment where solid governance, smart planning, and effective risk management make a tangible difference to how local services evolve. Alongside the Grayce Development Programme, you’ll also receive additional CIPFA aligned training to deepen your understanding of public sector delivery, finance and governance - a standout advantage early in your career.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to build PMO capability while also contributing to work that has genuine social purpose.

What You’ll Do as a PMO Analyst

You’ll support the successful delivery of business change projects through tasks such as:

• Governance & Process: Maintaining frameworks and standards for project delivery
• Planning & Control: Updating project plans, timelines, and milestones
• Budgeting & Business Cases: Tracking budgets and supporting business case development
• Risk Management: Managing RAID logs and mitigating delivery risks
• Reporting & Quality Assurance: Producing performance reports and ensuring high standards
• Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinating meetings and building solid relationships

Why Grayce?

Grayce specialises in driving change and transformation for some of the world’s most ambitious organisations. For over a decade, we've partnered with FTSE 100 and 250 companies to deliver impactful results by developing and deploying high-performing talent in the UK and beyond.

Our Accelerated Development Programme is designed to launch the careers of recent graduates eager to make an impact. We offer a fast-track route to expertise, allowing you to gain hands-on experience with one of our impressive clients in a variety of flexible roles such as Business Analysis, Project Management, Data Analysis and PMO.

With your specialism in PMO, you will have a tailored learning development journey bespoke to your role, meaning you are prepared for whatever the day throws at you, whilst learning key skills and gaining industry-specific accreditations along the way.

What makes a great Grayce Analyst?

Education:

• A minimum 2:1 degree in any discipline

Technical Knowledge:

• Awareness of project methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall is a plus
• High organisational and analytical skills

Analytical Problem Solving:

• Ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive, resilient, and eager to learn
• Passion for driving transformation and continuous improvement

Apply now and accelerate your career with Grayce!