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Project Associate - Hybrid - Must hold a VALID SC Clearance
An exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented Project Associate to support the delivery of high-impact projects within the Defence and National Security sector. This is an ideal next step for someone with experience working in structured programmes, looking to take on more responsibility in a supportive, fast-paced environment.
You will support project and programme managers in coordinating delivery activities, managing work packages, and working closely with stakeholders across internal teams and client organisations.
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
Essential Experience & 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
You will be a great fit if you:
Are looking to grow your project delivery experience in a secure, high-stakes environment
Enjoy working across teams to coordinate workstreams and solve problems collaboratively
Want to develop your project governance, reporting, and stakeholder management skills
This role offers hands-on experience in an organisation delivering some of the UK's most critical digital infrastructure and services. It's an excellent opportunity for someone ready to step into a more strategic project support position.
