This is an exciting opportunity to join Merton Council at a truly transformational moment for the borough. We’re looking for a driven and analytical PMO Analyst to support the delivery of our portfolio of change and transformation programmes within the Finance & Digital directorate. Reporting into the Digital Delivery Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our projects and programmes are well-governed, effectively tracked, and deliver real outcomes for our residents.
Merton Council has a new, ambitious council plan that is putting us on a truly transformational journey. Guided by our three strategic priorities – nurturing civic pride, building a sustainable future, and becoming London’s first Borough of Sport – we are delivering some of the boldest plans in the region, from building the first new council homes in four decades to regenerating Morden Town Centre and becoming the most EV‑friendly borough in the capital.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and maintaining portfolio‑level reporting, including Power BI dashboards, to provide senior leaders with a clear view of progress, risks, issues and benefits.
- Supporting programme and project managers with planning, RAID logs, financial tracking and milestone reporting.
- Analysing data to identify trends, risks and opportunities across the portfolio, and translating insight into clear recommendations.
- Championing PMO standards, templates and governance across the directorate, coaching colleagues to apply them consistently.
- Preparing papers and reports for programme boards, steering groups and senior stakeholders.
- Supporting benefits tracking and realisation across the portfolio.
What You’ll Have
- Proven experience working within a PMO, project or programme environment, ideally within a large and complex organisation.
- Strong data and reporting skills, with hands‑on experience of Power BI (or a comparable tool).
- Sound knowledge of project and programme management methodologies (such as PRINCE2, MSP or Agile) and how PMO disciplines support delivery.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling updates for a range of audiences.
- A proactive and resourceful approach, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A collaborative mindset – you enjoy working across teams, building relationships and supporting colleagues to succeed.
- A genuine interest in public service and improving the lives of the communities we serve.
A relevant project or PMO qualification, and experience of local government or the wider public sector, would be an advantage – but if you have the skills and the drive, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
- Access to the local government pension scheme, one of the most generous in the UK.
- 27.5 days paid annual leave, rising to 32.5 days after five years’ service, plus bank holidays.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to help you balance work and life.
- A first‑class staff development programme, including mentoring, training and structured career progression.
- An Employee Assistance Programme offering free, confidential support for you and your family, 24/7.
- Interest‑free season ticket loan, cycle‑to‑work scheme and a range of salary sacrifice options.
- Access to lifestyle savings and discounts with top UK retailers, restaurants and supermarkets.
- Six vibrant staff networks that foster a genuine culture of inclusion.
If you want a career that makes a positive impact on people’s lives, where you’ll work alongside great people and be given the space to create and innovate – you’ve chosen the right time to apply.
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