Junior Project Manager

Acorn Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday (depending on role)

Mental health support

Career development

Flexible benefits

Hybrid working

Recognition awards

Job summary

Acorn Group is seeking a Junior Project Manager for Liverpool City Centre with hybrid working. You will support Project Managers in planning, scheduling, documentation and coordination of activities.

The role involves coordinating events and liaising with stakeholders to achieve project goals within timelines. You will drop into established projects, reporting progress and maintaining documentation, RAID logs, and status updates.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects and providing admin support.
• Strong scheduling and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and report progress effectively.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (Prince2, Agile) is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and common PM tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project planning, scheduling and admin tasks.
• Maintain project documentation and update registers; keep RAID logs current.
• Support communication between project teams and stakeholders.
• Track deliverables and follow up on tasks assigned.
• Attend daily stand-ups and prepare status reports.

Skills

Project coordination

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Prince2

Agile

Microsoft Office

Tools

Monday.com

Job description

Acorn are currently looking for a Junior Project Manager to support the Project Managers in administrative tasks, scheduling, documentation, and coordination of project activities. This is an exciting role where you will be able to coordinate events and work with stakeholders throughout projects. The Junior Project Manager must be able to drop into a project where scope, goals, costs and timelines have been established and support the achievement of said goals within the expected timeline, while effectively reporting on progress throughout the project life-cycle.

Job Title

Junior Project Manager

Location

Liverpool City Centre on a hybrid working basis

Salary

£27,000 - £35,000 Depending on experience

Working hours

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm

What you will be doing

• Assist in project planning, scheduling and admin.
• Maintain project documentation and update project registers. Keep RAID logs up to date and visible to all stakeholders.
• Support communication between project teams and stakeholders.
• Track project deliverables and follow up on assigned tasks.
• Attend and contribute to daily stand-ups
• Organise meetings, take minutes and prepare suitable status reports

What we’re looking for

• A positive "can do" attitude.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills to deal with challenging issues and provide the right outcome for the business.
• A flexible approach to meet evolving business needs, to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organisations Values.
• Basic understanding of project methodologies such as Prince 2 and Agile.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office and project management tools such as Monday.com.

Grow with Acorn

At Acorn Insurance, we’re proud of our Liverpool roots — and even prouder of how far we’ve come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024.

We’re growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share:

• We run through walls for our customers and each other.
• We challenge the status quo.
• We succeed when we help those around us succeed.
• We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement

Benefits

• A maximum of 35 days’ holiday (depending on role and tenure) including bank holidays, with additional buy/sell options
• 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available
• Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go!
• Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform
• Hybrid working option to support work-life balance and individual needs
• Recognition awards, social events & more

Our Commitment to our colleague’s

These aren’t just words — they’re the principles we live by. And we’re proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth:

• Mindful Employer – championing mental health and wellbeing
• Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 – creating accessible, inclusive opportunities
• Menopause Friendly accredited – supporting every stage of life
• Armed Forces Covenant signatory – honouring those who serve
• Armed Forces Defence employer recognition scheme - Supporting those who serve
• Great Places to Work 2024/25 – fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture
• Best Place to Work for Development – proud to be investing in people’s future
• Best Place to Work for Women – breaking down barriers to women's career progression

If you’re looking for a company with a strong culture, real career progression, and a people-first approach — all rooted in the heart of Liverpool — Grow with Acorn.

A Few Things to Know Before You Apply

We’re really excited that you’re considering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind:

If your application is successful, we will commence relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check.

Visa Requirements

Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship.

We’re Here to Support You

We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments at all, just let us know. Whether it’s flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we’ll work with you to make sure you can do your best work.