Junior Project Manager

Reach plc; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday

Volunteer day

Bonus scheme

Pension contributions match

Healthcare cash plan

Car lease (electric)

Job summary

Reach plc in the United Kingdom is looking for an Associate/Junior Project Manager to join the Product & Technology PMO. You’ll work with seasoned PMs, balancing lightweight projects with PMO governance and taking ownership of initiatives.

In this role, you’ll learn from senior practitioners, grow your PM skills, and expand your technical scope in a fast-paced tech-enabled environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on exposure within a project management, PMO, or operations role (tech/software preferred).
• Remote capable, independent time management and virtual collaboration across channels.
• Confident written and verbal communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional organisational habits and data accuracy; proactive risk spotting.
• Practical experience with project management software; familiarity with Google Workspace and SDLC.
• PM certifications such as CAPM or PRINCE2 Foundation are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lightweight Projects end-to-end, keeping scope, timelines and quality aligned using agile PM practices.
• Drive governance and accountability by maintaining decision, action, risk, and issue logs.
• Craft clear stakeholder reporting; maintain dashboards for business leads and executives.
• Run effective meetings; document key decisions and keep PMO tools as truth source.
• Support PMO operations; refine team administration and manage intake requests.

Skills

1+ year PM/PMO experience

Remote work

Communication

Detail oriented

Tech savvy

PM Certifications

Tools

Google Workspace

SDLC

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000 - yearly

Company Description

About us

Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day.

We're home to more than 120 brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star.

It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us Britain and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach around 70% of the UK's online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers around the world, connecting with them on who they are, where they live and what they love.

Your story, with Reach

As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do.

We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore.

We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.

Job Description

Are you early in your Project Management career and looking for a role with a runway for growth? Do you thrive in fast-paced, complex environments where no two days are the same?

We are looking for an ambitious, highly organised, and proactive Associate/Junior Project Manager to join our Product & Technology PMO team.

Working alongside experienced PMs, you’ll balance core PMO governance with hands‑on ownership of your own lightweight projects.

You won't just sit on the sidelines. You'll learn directly from senior practitioners. With plenty of room to take on bigger initiatives, expand your technical scope, and grow your PM skills.

What the role involves

• Lead Lightweight Projects: Manage small initiatives end‑to‑end keeping scope, timelines, and quality aligned using agile, right‑sized PM practices.
• Drive Governance & Accountability: Maintain decision, action, risk, and issue logs. You’ll proactively follow up with team members across the business to ensure commitments stay on schedule.
• Craft Clear Stakeholder Reporting: Help paint the picture of portfolio health by gathering updates and maintaining clear dashboards for business leads and senior executives.
• Run Effective Meetings: Facilitate regular project huddles, document key decisions, and ensure our PMO tools remain the single source of truth.
• Support PMO Operations: Help refine team administration, manage intake requests, and keep our digital workspaces pristine.

Qualifications

• 1+ Year of Experience: Hands‑on exposure within a project management, PMO, or operations role (preferably within a technology‑led environment or software function).
• Remote Pro: Comfortable managing your time independently, prioritising tasks in a busy environment, and collaborating virtually across multiple channels.
• Confident Communicator: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to deal with stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• Detail & Organisation: Exceptional organisational habits, high standards for data accuracy, and a proactive mindset; you flag risks before they become roadblocks.
• Tech & Tool Savvy: Practical experience with project management software familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), and a foundational understanding of the Software Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC).
• PM Certifications (Bonus!): CAPM, PRINCE2 Foundation, or equivalent formal project management training is a plus!

Additional Information

How we'll look after you

We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including:

• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.
• An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
• Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)
• Bonus scheme - you'll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings.
• Help saving for your retirement - we’ll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
• Supportive and progressive people policies - we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers . If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask - it won’t make a difference to your application.
• A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.
• Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
• Financial Wellbeing – Access Stream, our app for managing your finances, pay, rewards and benefits all in one place
• Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.
• Interest‑free loans - including for season tickets and technology.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick every single box, please don’t let that stop you from applying.

We know that everyone has their own story to tell, and we value potential, passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work.

Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences, which is why we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all, without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.