HR Project Manager

City of London Corporation; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Lakenheath seeks a Project Manager to support its People and HR strategy. You will lead high-profile initiatives, collaborate with various teams, and leverage your project management skills to drive change. The ideal candidate brings strong HR knowledge and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This role offers a unique chance to make an impact in a historic setting.

Qualifications

• Strong background in project management with an HR focus.
• Experience managing projects in complex, dynamic environments.
• Deep knowledge of HR processes and tools.
• Sharp analytical and communication skills to influence stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leaders to implement the People Strategy 2024–2029.
• Manage high-profile initiatives that impact the organization.
• Coach teams on project management and agile practices.
• Use data to design impactful HR solutions.
• Act as a connector and change-maker within the organization.

Skills

Project management

HR knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Agile methodology

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 of London 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 is 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