📍 London – Hybrid
💰 £29.13 per hour PAYE / £39.77 per hour Umbrella
📅 3-4 Month Contract Initially
We’re working with a leading London-based higher education institution to recruit a Project Manager to support the delivery of key strategic initiatives across the faculty.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Project Manager or Programme/Project Officer with experience delivering people-focused change projects in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
The role
* You’ll be responsible for leading the coordination and delivery of high-impact initiatives focused on organisational improvement, staff experience, and fair and transparent processes.
* Working across academic and professional services teams, you’ll take ownership of project planning, stakeholder engagement, and delivery — ensuring projects are implemented effectively and drive meaningful outcomes.
Key responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end delivery of projects, from planning through to implementation
* Develop and manage project plans, timelines, risk logs, and governance processes
* Coordinate activity across multiple departments and stakeholders
* Facilitate workshops, meetings, and engagement sessions
* Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement solutions
* Produce clear reports, updates, and briefings for senior stakeholders
* Support the successful adoption of new processes and ways of working
What we’re looking for
* Proven experience delivering projects or programmes in a complex organisation (e.g. higher education, NHS, public sector, or similar)
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across teams and levels
* Experience supporting or delivering change, transformation, or improvement initiatives
* Solid understanding of project management tools and approaches (planning, risk, governance, reporting)
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Desirable
* Experience working in a higher education or research environment
* Exposure to people, culture, or organisational change initiatives
* Understanding of governance structures in large organisations
Why apply?
* Work on meaningful projects that impact staff experience and organisational effectiveness
* Join a collaborative and forward-thinking environment
* Opportunity to contribute to long-term strategic change within a respected institution
If you’re a proactive Project Manager who enjoys working in people-focused, stakeholder-heavy environments, we’d love to hear from you
Salary description
£29.13 - £39.77 per hour