Band 3 Project Manager (Fixed Term Appointment up to February 2028)

Office for Nuclear Regulation; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government regulatory body is seeking a Band 3 Project Manager in Liverpool. This role involves managing diverse projects, ensuring objectives are met within constraints, and supporting senior project managers. Strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a project management qualification are essential. The position offers hybrid working, with some travel required across the UK. This is a fixed-term appointment up to February 2028.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Development and wellbeing investment

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading change projects.
• Knowledge of project management processes and tools.
• Ability to analyze performance data.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initiation to closure.
• Ensure effective change management and stakeholder engagement.
• Produce regular project status reports.

Skills

Leadership of project teams

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Practitioner level project management qualification

Job description

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Band 3 Project Manager (Fixed Term Appointment up to February 2028), Liverpool

Client: Office for Nuclear Regulation

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e2ab0aa3323f

Job Views: 5

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Band 3 Project Manager (Fixed Term Appointment up to February 2028)

The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) is responsible for all nuclear sector regulation across the UK. ONR’s mission is to provide efficient and effective regulation of the nuclear industry, holding it to account on behalf of the public.

ONR’s Programme Management Office (PMO) consists of change professionals delivering portfolio, project, and change management for various projects.

As part of its 2025 strategy, ONR aims to be a modern and transparent regulator, investing in digital technologies and skills to enhance regulatory processes and information management.

Job Purpose

The Project Manager manages a range of projects daily, ensuring objectives are met within time, cost, and quality constraints, with positive change adoption and benefits realization. They support senior project managers on complex projects, lead continuous improvement activities, and work with diverse stakeholders.

Line management responsibilities are currently none but may develop in the future.

Principal Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initiation to closure, including setting controls.
• Ensure effective change management and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and draft project Business Cases.
• Produce key project documentation aligned with PRINCE2 methodology.
• Communicate project expectations clearly.
• Build project schedules and resource plans.
• Track and measure benefits.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations.
• Monitor risks and issues, develop mitigation plans.
• Produce regular project status reports.
• Ensure project governance.
• Participate in procurement and contract management as needed.
• Support team motivation and support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the PMO.

Location / Travel

The role can be based in Bootle, Cheltenham, or London, with weekly attendance at Bootle. The role involves hybrid working with some travel across the UK.

Work with Us

We value diversity and inclusion, supporting individuals regardless of background, and invest in our people’s development and wellbeing.

Security Clearance

Baseline checks (BPSS) are required.

Person Specification

Inclusion

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments and guaranteed interview schemes for disabled applicants and veterans who meet minimum criteria.

• Served at least one year in His Majesty's Armed Forces.
• In transition or recently transitioned from the Armed Forces.
• Not currently employed by ONR.

Qualifications

• Practitioner level project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, AgilePM).

Essential Job-Related Expertise

• Proven experience leading change projects.
• Knowledge of project management processes and tools.
• Ability to analyze performance data.
• Leadership of project teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in writing project documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Desirable Requirements

• Stakeholder management experience.
• Experience with technical IT projects.
• Knowledge of Agile, Lean Six Sigma methodologies.