Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration: Up to 12 month contract

Location: Gloucester

Job ref: 201260

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Gloucester based team.

You will manage projects in line with corporate strategy, standards and ethos, to meet business needs, utilizing the necessary resources and skills, within agreed parameters of cost, timescales, and quality.

Key responsibilities

• Manage specific (major/technical) projects, successfully implementing to agreed timescales, cost and quality, to achieve planned benefits and outcomes
• Audit and monitor projects and the programme of projects as directed to ensure that project management standards are followed and that the programme and individual projects are being progressed effectively
• Provide accurate reports for senior management, departmental team leaders and staff, relating to programme and project progress, as directed
• Ensure there is an overall business case and benefits management plan for the project and that it is aligned with the agreed outcomes
• Define and maintain procedures, standards, and templates relating to the project life cycle to support the effective delivery of the programme of projects
• Act as a point of reference for project management, assisting other project managers in the motivation, development and performance of staff, ensuring the delivery of a high standard of service and the achievement of objectives

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Proven experience of working in a portfolio, programme and project support environment
• Prince II or APM Professional
• University graduate or work experience commensurate with the role
• Analytical mind set, the ability to think laterally identifying root causes and confident in making recommendations
• The ability to multi-task, manage work under pressure, to complete work accurately and deliver to agreed deadlines
• Ability to communicate and influence up to Director level, tailoring style as appropriate
• Expert user of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Project, Powerpoint and Visio

What we offer

• A competitive salary 
• Flexible working 
• Competitive Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution
• Annual Bonus scheme up to 30%
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
• A holiday buy and sell scheme 
• An array of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection and life assurance

About us

We are a unique financial services organisation, owned by a registered charity, Benefact Trust. We are a financially secure, professional and award-winning organisation. We pride ourselves in donating a significant proportion of our profits to good causes. To find out more about us and our fantastic achievements please visit https://benefactgroup.com/

Committed to making a difference

We think that people are looking for something worthwhile in a company beyond the workplace. Our employees are encouraged to take at least one day a year to help a charity of their choice, offering practical and professional support, as part of our MyGiving programme.

Our staff know how to work hard but also how to enjoy themselves! We pride ourselves on creating an appropriate work-life balance, valuing wellbeing, flexibility and being part of a team.