About this role
PMO Lead/ Communications Specialist We are currently recruiting for a PMO Lead/ Communications Specialist with strong HR experience to join one of our Insurance clients on a 6-month contract Inside Ir35 Hybrid Key Responsibilities
Act as the primary PMO and communications partner for strategic programmes and transformation initiatives.Develop and maintain governance frameworks, project plans, RAID logs, status reports, dashboards, and programme documentation.Produce executive-level reporting and provide insights on programme performance, risks, dependencies, and key milestones.Manage programme governance forums, steering committees, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.Develop and deliver comprehensive communication and engagement plans aligned to programme objectives.Create high-quality communications materials, including presentations, newsletters, leadership briefings, intranet content, FAQs, and change updates.Partner with senior leaders, project managers, and business stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and stakeholder alignment.Monitor programme delivery risks and support mitigation planning, escalating issues where appropriate.Analyse programme data, stakeholder feedback, and engagement metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.Support organisational change initiatives through effective communications, stakeholder engagement, and business readiness activities.Drive continuous improvement of PMO processes, governance standards, communication strategies, and reporting frameworks.Collaborate with Change, HR, Communications, Technology, and Business teams to ensure successful programme delivery. The Requirements
Significant experience in PMO, Programme Management Office, Programme Support, Transformation, or Change Management environments.Proven experience developing and delivering strategic communication and stakeholder engagement plans.Strong understanding of programme governance, project lifecycle management, risk management, and reporting frameworks.Experience supporting large-scale business transformation, organisational change, or strategic initiatives.Demonstrated ability to influence and build credibility with senior stakeholders and executive leadership teams.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear and engaging messages.Experience using Microsoft Office 365, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, and SharePoint.Knowledge of project methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile, MSP, or equivalent is desirable.Relevant PMO, Change Management, or Communications qualifications would be advantageous. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.