Project Administrator

• Join a team that is passionate about supporting your career development within Project/Change


• No project experience required; we will equip you with all the tools you need to be successful in this role


• Hybrid working with up to 80% home working options

This role is known internally as a PMO (Project Management Office) Administrator

Are you looking to change your career or start building a career within Project Management? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Project Administrator to join our Group Change division. Group Change provides services to the organisation to define and deliver business change in a holistic, consistent, and controlled way that meets the needs of the organisation's strategic objectives and obligations, whilst providing the expected return in investment.

As a Project Administrator, you’ll provide administrative support and co-ordination to change programmes and projects on behalf of the EPMO to support successful delivery whilst contributing to the development of continuous improvement within the Project Management function to ensure best practise.

In collaboration with other Project Management Officers, Project and Programme Managers, you’ll will provide a comprehensive administrative support across all areas. This includes minute taking, regular updates to our risk and issue logs, travel booking, provision of the budgetary assistance as well as prompt escalation of any emerging challenges. Your diligent contributions will ensure smooth project execution and effective management of our projects.

You’ll support with creating communications across all channels, ensuring that this is clear, relevant and accurate in line with corporate guidelines to meet project requirements.

This role offers exposure to a variety of business areas, allowing you to make a real difference to the success of our organisation's growth.

You're a strong team player who always strives to achieve high level quality output. You’ll bring your administration skills and will seek to develop your existing skills within the project management office. To join our team you will have:

• Experience of working within an administration role (desirable)


• Knowledge of Microsoft applications


• Self-motivation and confident in your abilities


• Good team player skills with the ability to work collaboratively


• A Flexible approach with the ability to adapt to change


• Strong organisation skills coupled with excellent attention to detail

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.

We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:   

• Salary offered is between £22,500 - £25,000


• Annual bonus of up to 10%


• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution


• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme


• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities


• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets


• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs


• Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more


• Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance


• Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year


• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme


• Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary


• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies. 

We’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and are one of only 57 companies across the globe, and one of only two organisations with headquarters in the UK, to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2023 award. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023 and 2024.

We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.