Hybrid PMO Lead — Arts & Community Portfolio

Arts Council; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cultural organization based in Leicestershire is seeking a Project Management Officer to manage and oversee their portfolio projects. This role involves full project lifecycle management, funder reporting, and team coordination, reporting to senior leaders. Candidates should have at least 2 years of project management experience and strong skills in strategic planning, communication, and arts governance. This is a freelance contract for 6 months with potential extension based on performance.

Benefits

Collaborative work culture

Personal growth opportunities

Flexible hours

Opportunities for rapid career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' project management experience, including managing or coordinating teams.
• Experience working with a funded arts organisation/NPO.
• Knowledge of EDI and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of projects across the organisational portfolio.
• Maintain oversight of the project portfolio, priorities, timelines, and dependencies.
• Manage funder reporting and governance requirements.

Skills

Project management experience

Knowledge of project management tools

Understanding of the UK Performing Arts sector

Data analysis skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Relationship management

Tools

Excel

Trello

MS Project

Teams

Slack

Job description

A prominent cultural organization based in Leicestershire is seeking a Project Management Officer to manage and oversee their portfolio projects. This role involves full project lifecycle management, funder reporting, and team coordination, reporting to senior leaders. Candidates should have at least 2 years of project management experience and strong skills in strategic planning, communication, and arts governance. This is a freelance contract for 6 months with potential extension based on performance.