Hr Project Manager

Maritime and Coastguard Agency; Southampton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Maritime and Coastguard Agency in Southampton is seeking an HR Project Manager to plan, coordinate and deliver people-related project workstreams within defined governance requirements. The role involves drafting HR policies, maintaining project documentation and liaising with stakeholders to drive change.

You will develop and deliver HR policies and processes, ensure compliance with employment legislation and data protection, and manage communications and reports to support program success.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent HR experience.
• Experience delivering HR or change projects to timescales and governance.
• Solid knowledge of HR policies, employment law and data protection.
• Proven ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal reporting and briefing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of people-related workstreams across HR projects.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor project activity.
• Draft HR policies, processes and procedures compliant with law and MCA standards.
• Develop and maintain project plans, reports, risk logs and communications.

Skills

HR project management

Stakeholder management

Policy drafting

Verbal & written communication

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Location: Southampton

Salary: £37,090 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Contract Type: Fixed term – 18 months with the potential of extension and/or permanency – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

As an HR Project Manager, you will plan, coordinate and deliver people-related project workstreams, ensuring activity is completed to agreed objectives, timescales and governance requirements. You will develop HR policies and processes, maintain project documentation, provide clear briefings and communications, and work with stakeholders to support change and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the delivery of people-related workstreams across defined HR projects.
• Planning, coordinate and monitor project activity against agreed objectives, timescales and governance requirements.
• Drafting HR policies, processes and procedures that comply with employment legislation, data protection requirements and MCA standards.
• Developing and maintaining project plans, reports, risk logs, briefings and communications.

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• CIPD (Level 5) or be willing to work towards or demonstrate equivalent HR experience.
• Experience of planning, coordinating and monitoring projects, programmes or change initiatives to deliver agreed objectives within timescales and governance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, employment legislation and data protection requirements, with the ability to apply this in practice through drafting HR policies, procedures and guidance.
• Experience of building and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience of producing reports, briefings, communications and other business documentation.

Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 2nd November 2026