ICT Application Project Manager

Portland College; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization seeks an experienced ICT Application Project Manager to lead data-driven projects and software development. Based in Edinburgh, you'll manage ICT projects to ensure systems are secure and compliant. Key skills include software development experience and knowledge of GDPR. The role offers a supportive environment with professional development opportunities, a salary of £40,023 per annum, and enhanced holidays.

Benefits

Enhanced holidays of 33 days

Access to professional development

Free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Background in software application development and management.
• Ability to manage a varied workload independently.
• Experience working with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage data-driven ICT projects.
• Oversee software development and application management.
• Ensure IT systems comply with security initiatives.

Skills

Software application development

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of GDPR

IT security knowledge

Independent workload management

Education

Project Management qualification

Software Development qualification

Tools

SharePoint

PowerApps

Job description

ICT Application Project Manager

We are outstanding, you can be too.

We are looking for an experienced ICT Application Project Manager to lead data-driven projects and software development across the charity. Reporting to the Head of Information Services, you'll strive to ensure our systems remain secure and compliant and work towards the successful delivery of data driven projects across the charity. You will be based at our main campus in Mansfield with some travel across our other sites in Nottingham.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage data-driven ICT projects across the charity
• Oversee software development and application management
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure best-value solutions
• Support the development of ICT methodologies and change management processes
• Play a crucial role in our change management board
• Ensure IT systems remain compliant and secure in line with current cyber initiatives such as Cyber Essentials
• Promote continual service improvement and technical innovation

We'd love to hear from you if you have :

• A background in software application development and management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of GDPR and IT security
• Experience of working with confidential information
• The ability to independently manage a varied workload as well as working efficiently with the ICT team as well as other teams across the college.
• Knowledge of SharePoint, PowerApps, and safeguarding in IT contexts

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking charity making a real difference
• Work in a supportive and inclusive environment
• Drive innovation and shape the future of ICT at Portland
• Access to professional development opportunities

You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website https://www.portland.ac.uk/

As part of our pre-employment checks, we will be required to carry out an enhanced with Child and Adult Barred Lists DBS check. This role does not involve regulated activity with our learners / citizens.

Please note that we will not accept any applications submitted after the campaign has been closed. We may close campaigns early if we have a high volume of applications.

Working at Portland Charity

At Portland Charity, our learners, citizens and staff are at the heart of what we do. We are passionate about our vision that all people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity, and you could help us to achieve that. Our priority for staff is to create an outstanding place to work where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens.

Benefits

• A rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens
• Enhanced holidays of 33 days per year when you join us (pro rata) and you are able to buy up to 10 additional days of holiday
• You are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts
• Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking on our main campus site and access to a subsidised canteen with a variety of meal options (main campus only)
• Everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications.
• Free life assurance – your family will benefit from a payment of 4× your annual salary if the unthinkable should happen

We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections the community.

Qualifications needed

Formal Project Management qualification or qualified through experience

Formal Software Development qualification or qualified through experience

Working Hours

Monday - Friday : 9:00am – 5:00pm – some flexibility may be possible.

Applying to work at Portland Charity

There are some other important things you need to know before you apply to work with us at Portland Charity.

Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are included in the child and or adult barred list. This role does not involve regulated activity.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

Please note – We need you to complete an application form to fulfil our Safer Recruitment responsibilities, but you can submit a CV, and we will consider it alongside your application form.

In order to apply for this role, you will need to apply using our online recruitment portal, Sam People Recruit.

Please click on the "apply" button, and this will take you to the link to access the platform.

If you have any questions or need some help when completing your application, you can contact [e-mail] or call the recruitment team on 01623 499111, extension 428 or 205, and we will be happy to help.

Many of our staff have a disability, and we're proud to hold Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status which recognises our positive approach to physical and mental health and wellbeing at work. If you would like to speak with us before completing an application, you can contact our recruitment team on 01623 499 111 or via email at [e-mail] who will be happy to support you with your application or answer any questions.

https://www.mindfulemployer.dpt.nhs.uk

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Hours: 37.5 Hours

Salary: £40,023.00 per annum

Closing Date: 28th November 2025