Title: PMO Specialist
Drive excellence in project delivery through expert PMO leadership
As a PMO Specialist at Cadent, you will play a key role in enabling successful delivery across our change portfolio. This is a strategic and operational role where your expertise in project governance, reporting, and assurance will help shape a high-performing delivery environment.
Reporting into the PMO Manager and working very closely with other Programme Managers, you will support programme and project teams with planning, risk management, and performance tracking, while ensuring alignment with Cadent’s delivery frameworks. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, support stakeholder engagement, and help embed best practice across the PMO function.
This is a hybrid role with flexibility, ideal for someone with atleast 3 years of experience in similar roles and is offering the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio and collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
Why you will love this role:
- Strategic Influence – Support the governance and performance of major change programmes
- Operational Excellence – Provide expert guidance on planning, risk, and reporting.
- Collaborative Culture – Work with delivery teams, senior stakeholders, and external partners.
- Continuous Improvement – Help evolve PMO processes and embed best practice.
- Professional Development – Build your expertise in a supportive, forward-thinking team
What you will bring:
- Qualifications & Experience – Experience in PMO or project delivery roles, with knowledge of governance frameworks and reporting tools.
- Experience using Project Management tools such as; MS Project, Power BI, or JIRA.
- Technical Knowledge – Familiarity with project planning, risk management, and performance tracking.
- Communication Skills – Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and support stakeholders.
- Analytical Thinking – Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support decision-making.
- Professional Integrity – Commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Having a Prince2 or other Project Management certifications (Desirable)
Ready to shape the future of project delivery at Cadent? Join Cadent as a PMO Specialist and help us deliver change that matters. Apply now to be part of a values-driven, delivery-focused organisation.
Please note that this position will close on 17th July, with interviews scheduled to commence from 21st July.
Disclaimer: While the closing date is set as mentioned, we reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary, depending on the unique circumstances of each role.
At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!
We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.
We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.
What’s In It for You
Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:
- Annual bonus
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
- Career development with funded learning options
- Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
- Generous family policies and flexible benefits
- Retail discounts, gym access, and more
We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.
Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.
We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!
What’s next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd
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