HR Project Manager (Quality Improvement Service)

Diamond Blaque HR Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector provider is seeking an HR Project Manager to lead strategic project delivery within the Families First Programme. The ideal candidate will possess experience in HR and change management, with excellent organisational skills. This hybrid role requires at least 3 days in the office and the ability to manage relationships with stakeholders effectively. The successful candidate must be CIPD qualified and have a project management background.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management tools.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing medium to large-scale projects in public sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic projects.
• Partner with Corporate HR for Families First Programme activities.
• Provide solutions focused on HR service provision.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

HR Knowledge

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

GCSE Grade in English Language and Mathematics

CIPD qualified or equivalent

Project Management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Trello

CRM

Job description

Overview

Our local government clients are recruiting an HR Project Manager (Quality Improvement Service). We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Manager, ideally with experience in HR and change management, to support the delivery of the Families First in Social Care reforms. This role requires excellent organisational skills and the ability to align project outcomes with Corporate HR processes. This role will work closely with the workforce planning and restructuring processes needed to deliver the Families First Programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic projects across departments, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• HR Collaboration: Partner with Corporate HR to support Families First Programme-related activity, including workforce planning, staff engagement, and change management.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Qualification Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
• CIPD qualified or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
• Project Management qualification or equivalent experience in applying project management disciplines.
• Advanced Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media, and CRM.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.

• Experience in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Trello).
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of HR principles, policies, and practices.
• Experience managing medium to large-scale projects, ideally within the public sector or HR-related environments.
• Experience in planning and executing projects of varying size and complexity.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop project plans for the delivery of defined project outcomes with agreed timescales.
• Experience carrying out research in HR related areas and identifying appropriate and accessible sources of quantitative and qualitative data or information to meet the research needs.
• Able to interpret data and provide clear rationale and/or business explanations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of the HR function, including research, project management, and support for HR initiatives related to service delivery.
• Monitor progress against project plans for all projects assigned to the post holder, and, where required, take remedial action to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Have a solution-focused approach to HR service provision with high-quality outcomes.
• Hybrid with at least 3 days in the office.

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 3 Years References
• Standard DBS level is required
• A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading provider in the public sector, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.