Project Associate - Hybrid - SC Cleared

Summary: The Project Associate role involves supporting the delivery of high-impact projects in the Defence and National Security sector, requiring a valid SC Clearance. The position is suited for individuals with experience in structured programmes who are eager to take on more responsibilities in a dynamic environment. Key tasks include coordinating project activities, managing work packages, and collaborating with various stakeholders. This role provides an opportunity to enhance project delivery experience while contributing to critical digital infrastructure initiatives in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the management and coordination of project stages or defined work packages
• Ensure handover to service, project closure, and acceptance processes are followed
• Assist in defining requirements and ensuring agreement on objectives with delivery leads
• Operate within defined working practices and ensure compliance with local policies and procedures
• Provide regular updates to project or programme managers through reports and stage assessments
• Support risk management activities and contribute to maintaining the project delivery plan
• Build working relationships with internal teams, subcontractors, and customer stakeholders
• Track and report on financial impact, highlighting any variance from plan or agreed scope
• Ensure that contingency usage and scope changes are communicated to the appropriate governance authority
• Align daily work to project goals and support broader programme compliance needs

Key Skills:

• Experience delivering or supporting Transition and Transformation projects
• Familiarity with structured project delivery environments, ideally within Defence or secure government sectors
• Comfortable working in complex environments with varied stakeholders
• Basic understanding of risk management, project planning, and financial tracking
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Able to work effectively under the direction of a Project or Programme Manager

Salary (Rate): £450/day

City: Birmingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other