Project Manager

You will manage projects from initiation through completion, independently or within multidisciplinary teams. You will coordinate scope, plans, schedules and costs; manage risks, issues and dependencies; and provide clear updates and recommendations. You will build working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, customers and partner organisations, keeping delivery aligned with time, cost and quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initiation through completion
• Coordinate project scope, plans, schedules and costs
• Manage risks, issues and dependencies
• Provide updates and recommendations for decision-making
• Build relationships with colleagues, suppliers, customers and partners
• Keep delivery aligned to time, cost and quality expectations
• Escalate delivery issues when required
• Travel within the UK when required

Requirements

• Have at least four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English and Mathematics, equivalent Level 2 qualifications, or relevant equivalent experience
• Have experience supporting project delivery
• Understand planning, coordination, reporting and project controls
• Understand risk, issue and change management
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues
• Demonstrate stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills
• Be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality
• Be able to obtain Developed Vetting
• Live within a commutable distance of Cheltenham, Samlesbury or Manchester

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including part-time work, compressed hours and flexible start and finish times
• 25 days of annual leave rising to 30 days after five years, plus 10.5 public and privilege holidays
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym, restaurant and on-site coffee-bar facilities at some locations
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Mentoring and coaching