HR Project Manager

City of London Corporation; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in London is looking for a Project Manager to support its People Strategy. The role involves collaborative leadership, managing high-profile projects, and designing impactful HR solutions. Ideal candidates have a strong project management background with HR insights and experience working in unique environments.

Qualifications

• Strong background in project management with an HR focus.
• Experience in complex, dynamic environments.
• Deep HR knowledge in talent and learning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leaders to implement People Strategy.
• Manage delivery of high-profile initiatives.
• Design solutions using data and insights.

Skills

Project management

HR knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

Overview

City of London Corporation

Ready to Support Change at City of London Corporation? We’ve created a Design and Development Team within People and Human Resources to help shape the future of City of London Corporation. If you're a bold thinker with a passion for transformation using all the capabilities and skills you have in project management, this is your chance to make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with senior leaders and experts to bring our People Strategy 2024–2029 to life.
• Manage the prioritisation and sustained momentum of the delivery of inter-dependent high-profile initiatives that shape how City Corporation evolves.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, coach colleagues on the development of a project management mindset, and introduce fresh, agile ways of working.
• Use data and insight to design solutions that have real impact in Human Resources and across the entire organisation.
• Be a connector and a change-maker.

What You Bring

• A strong background in project management with an HR focus.
• Experience managing projects in complex, dynamic and unique environments.
• Deep HR knowledge—from talent and learning to project management digital tools and skills management.
• Sharp analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• A proactive mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and the courage to lead with purpose.

Why Join City of London Corporation?

Working at City of London Corporation offers a unique opportunity to work in one of the world’s most historic and dynamic cities. At City Corporation, we’re committed to making a real difference with an ambition to be world-class in all that we do. Join a diverse team and help us build a better tomorrow.

Why Join People and HR: Our vision: one team, one purpose

You’ll be joining a supportive team that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning and that is aligned to our greater vision and purpose for People and Human Resources. In People and HR, we are working to new standards for how we work together aligned to the following principles:

• Accountability: We will own our outcomes, learn from mistakes, and strive for excellence.
• Proactivity: We will anticipate needs, communicate clearly, and act with a customer-first mindset.
• Courage: We will challenge the status quo, face conflict when necessary, and champion diversity of thought.
• Trust: We will empower our people, foster safe spaces for dialogue, and celebrate our successes.

Apply now and be part of something transformative.

Closing date: 30 September 2025

Remote preliminary interviews: 7 October 2025

Face-to-face final interviews: 14 October 2025