Junior Project Manager

Pacific RE; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic project management firm in London seeks a Junior Project Manager to support project delivery across various initiatives. This role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience throughout the project lifecycle and develop foundational skills under mentor guidance. Ideal for early-career professionals excited to grow in a collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Comprehensive private insurance

Subsidized gym membership

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a project support role.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of project plans and timelines.
• Coordinate and support cross-functional teams.
• Monitor project progress and escalate risks to stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation.
• Support stakeholder communications and ensure alignment.

Skills

Project support

Project management methodologies

Organizational skills

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Adaptability

Growth mindset

Problem-solving

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Junior Project Manager

Job Description: As a Project Manager, you will be part of our Project Management Practice and play a key supporting role in the successful delivery of projects across the division. Working closely with senior project managers and cross-functional teams, you will help coordinate cross functional activities, track progress, and ensure that project objectives are met on time and within budget. This is a hands-on role that offers exposure to the full project lifecycle from initiation and planning through to execution, monitoring, reporting and closure.

This role is ideal for someone who is early in their project management career and who is eager to learn, develop foundational skills and contribute to impactful initiatives. You will learn from experienced project management professionals, and gain valuable experience across a variety of projects, with opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the organisation.

At PLRe we are proud to recognise the importance of people, as we believe that a talented and motivated workforce is the driving force behind innovation and success. We invest in our people through Power Skills keeping our people at the cutting edge.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the development of project plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate and support cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met.
• Monitor project progress and escalate risks or issues to senior stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation including meeting notes, action logs, and status reports.
• Support stakeholder communications and ensure alignment across teams.
• Help manage budgets, track expenses, and support financial reporting.
• Contribute to post-project reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Think creatively to problem-solve and embrace innovative approaches to delivery.

Skills & Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in a project support role.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence).
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• A growth mindset. You are keen to learn, adapt, and explore new approaches.
• Openness to innovation and creative problem-solving.

Why Join Us?

• Work within a supportive PM Practice with mentoring and development opportunities.
• Exposure to a variety of projects across the business.
• Career progression pathways within project management.
• Flexible working arrangements that value balance and wellbeing.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth, training, and career progression.
• A culture of collaboration, inclusivity, creativity, and celebrating success together.
• Be part of a forward-thinking business with strong growth ambitions known for its integrity and financial strength.

Working For Pacific Life Re

Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes.

Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities.

Benefits (Only for Permanent and Fixed Term Employees)

Leave

• 25 days of annual leave with option to buy/sell more days
• Adoption and fertility leave
• Generous enhanced parental leave

Healthcare

• Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents
• Group Life Insurance coverage of 9x basic annual salary and Group Income Protection up to 75% of basic annual salary
• Optical benefits

Savings & Retirement

• 15% combined employee/employer contributions

Wellness

• Subsidized gym membership
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Time off for volunteering
• Charitable matching of employee donations

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible.

Pacific Life Re Values: Please view our company values.

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