Programme Support Officer
| Posting date: | 29 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,590 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 September 2025 |
| Location: | SW1A 2HB |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Defence |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 422576 |
Summary
The role of Programme Support Officer covers a diverse range of activities to support the delivery of programme objectives. Programme Support Officers enable the smooth running of the programme by supporting the Programme Director and Programme Manager through the operation of project management processes, and the co-ordination of business management actions and activities on their behalf.
The Land & Maritime Programme Support Officer will work closely with the Programme Directors and Programme Managers as well as more widely with the Strategic Programmes Portfolio Office and DE&S Delivery Teams. They will ensure that the full range of programme delivery specialisms are on track to deliver the programme efficiently and effectively with a particular focus on governance, communications and business case development including drafting Review Notes and Information Notes. This role provides an opportunity to be an integral part of the delivery of key Complex Weapons capabilities within one of the most important portfolios in Defence, supporting all our armed forces and maintaining UK security and Freedom of Action.
We actively seek to provide an inclusive working environment which gets the best from every member of the team, and which recognises people for their dedication and professionalism. We are a learning organisation in which you will be supported and encouraged to develop your skills, knowledge and career on your own terms, with access and support for online training, short courses and other related development.
We seek and encourage diversity of thought, background, experience and approach. We also recognise that everyone has different personal and family commitments and encourage applications from those who wish to work flexibly. Some travel to other MOD and UK supplier sites may be required along with occasional international travel.
Typical role responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Business Case Development – Working closely with the Programme Directors and Programme Managers to draft business cases in line with the HMT Green Book and Review Notes and Information Notes to support investment in Land & Maritime programmes.
Planning and scheduling – Assist with and maintain appropriate systems to enable effective planning and scheduling.
Monitoring and reporting – Assist in maintaining programme controls and in producing programme performance reports.
Governance – Responsible for programme file management using robust version control. Organise key programme meetings and provide secretariat support.
Stakeholder & Comms – Act as the focal point for programme responses to external requests for information such as PQs. Support the drafting of press releases linked to significant programme events.
The Land & Maritime Programme Support Officer will work closely with the Programme Directors and Programme Managers as well as more widely with the Strategic Programmes Portfolio Office and DE&S Delivery Teams. They will ensure that the full range of programme delivery specialisms are on track to deliver the programme efficiently and effectively with a particular focus on governance, communications and business case development including drafting Review Notes and Information Notes. This role provides an opportunity to be an integral part of the delivery of key Complex Weapons capabilities within one of the most important portfolios in Defence, supporting all our armed forces and maintaining UK security and Freedom of Action.
We actively seek to provide an inclusive working environment which gets the best from every member of the team, and which recognises people for their dedication and professionalism. We are a learning organisation in which you will be supported and encouraged to develop your skills, knowledge and career on your own terms, with access and support for online training, short courses and other related development.
We seek and encourage diversity of thought, background, experience and approach. We also recognise that everyone has different personal and family commitments and encourage applications from those who wish to work flexibly. Some travel to other MOD and UK supplier sites may be required along with occasional international travel.
Typical role responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Business Case Development – Working closely with the Programme Directors and Programme Managers to draft business cases in line with the HMT Green Book and Review Notes and Information Notes to support investment in Land & Maritime programmes.
Planning and scheduling – Assist with and maintain appropriate systems to enable effective planning and scheduling.
Monitoring and reporting – Assist in maintaining programme controls and in producing programme performance reports.
Governance – Responsible for programme file management using robust version control. Organise key programme meetings and provide secretariat support.
Stakeholder & Comms – Act as the focal point for programme responses to external requests for information such as PQs. Support the drafting of press releases linked to significant programme events.