Project Manager

Ready to take on a Project Manager role where your work supports meaningful, system-wide impact?
 
This is a great opportunity to join a respected, purpose-driven national health and care organisation as their Project Manager (Government-Funded Projects), supporting the delivery of leadership programmes and commissioned projects across England and the devolved nations.
 
This role would suit someone who enjoys bringing clarity to complex programmes, strengthening governance processes, and working with senior stakeholders to deliver high-quality, audit-ready projects.
If you have previous experience in project management – particularly within a non-profit, membership body, health, or wider public-sector setting – this could be the role for you!
 
Role: Project Manager – Government-Funded Projects
Organisation Type: National Health & Care Non-Profit
Salary/Rate: £23 - £26 per hour
Working Arrangements: Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in the London office
Employment Type: Temporary position
Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week
Duration: 3-6 months approx.
Closing Date: CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis – early applications encouraged!
 
The Role:
 
As the Project Manager, you’ll play a central part in enabling the successful delivery of government-funded programmes and leadership initiatives operating across multiple UK nations.
You’ll ensure projects are well-planned, transparent, compliant, and delivered to a high standard — supporting strong governance, financial oversight, and effective stakeholder engagement throughout.
 
Your responsibilities will include:
 

• Designing and maintaining project structures, documentation, and delivery timelines
• Managing risks, dependencies, and governance processes to ensure audit readiness
• Supporting budgeting processes, tracking expenditure, and assisting with forecasting
• Preparing clear, high-quality internal and external reporting
• Acting as a key liaison for commissioners, partners, suppliers, and internal teams
• Coordinating operational delivery of events and programme activities
• Supporting evaluation activity, feedback collation, and light-touch research tasks

 
About You:
 

• Proven experience in project management within government-funded or public-sector contexts
• Experience developing and implementing administrative and financial processes, including budget monitoring
• Confidence managing governance documentation and compliance frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A highly organised, methodical approach with strong attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and professionalism
• A collaborative, relationship-focused working style
• A project management qualification or familiarity with central government or devolved nation contracts would be advantageous, but strong demonstrable experience is key.

 
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to contribute to work that supports system improvement at a national level, within a values-led organisation committed to high standards, collaboration, and impact.
You’ll gain exposure to complex, multi-stakeholder programmes while working in a supportive, professional environment that values thoughtful delivery and continuous improvement.
 
Interested?
 
CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis – early applications are encouraged.
Apply now to be part of a purpose-driven organisation delivering impactful, nationally commissioned programmes.
 

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.