Project Benefits Realisation Lead

PSR Limited; City of Edinburgh, Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Benefits Realisation Lead to drive strategic initiatives and enhance project value. This role involves developing cost-benefit analysis frameworks, advocating for benefits realisation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure projects deliver maximum impact. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and inclusivity while shaping the future of financial regulation. This is a unique opportunity to influence decision-makers and contribute to meaningful change within the organization, all within a supportive and flexible work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working (up to 60% from home)

Private healthcare with Bupa

Non-contributory Pension (at least 8%)

Life assurance (8 times salary)

Income protection

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in benefits realisation or project management in a financial environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic setting.
• Strong understanding of economic principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost-benefit analysis frameworks for project evaluation.
• Lead benefits realisation strategy and track metrics.
• Engage stakeholders and provide advisory support throughout projects.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Economics

Business Administration

Finance

Tools

Benefits Management Framework

Job description

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Project Benefits Realisation Lead

Apply locations London Leeds Edinburgh time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: May 20, 2025 (12 days left to apply) job requisition id JR0018072

Project Benefits Realisation Lead

Division – Change Directorate Operations & Directors Office

Salary – National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £49,600 to £74,400 and London £54,500 to £81,600 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

About the FCA

The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.

The Change Directorate partners with our divisional colleagues to help shape, deliver, and embed strategic, regulatory, and operational change.

The Project Benefits Realisation Lead is part of our Change Directorate Operations team and will lead on all aspects of thought leadership, design, implementation and maintenance of a newly instituted benefits realisation strategy. This role is pivotal in ensuring that the FCAs projects achieve their intended benefits and deliver value to the stakeholders. The Specialist will work across various departments, leading the cultural shift towards prioritising benefits realisation and influencing senior decision-makers to support these efforts.

What will you be doing?

• Develop and implement structured cost-benefit analysis frameworks to evaluate the financial viability of projects using metrics like Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and Return on Investment (ROI)

• Lead the development and execution of a benefits realisation strategy, ensuring clear articulation of benefits, defining measurable success metrics and tracking benefits throughout the project lifecycle

• Advocate for benefits realisation at a senior level, driving cultural change and influencing decision-makers to embed best practices and methodologies for long-term value optimisation

• Establish monitoring and reporting processes to track the progress of benefits realisation, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making through regular stakeholder updates

• Maintain continuous engagement and communication with stakeholders, addressing concerns, aligning expectations and providing expert advisory support throughout project implementation

• Conduct post-project evaluations to assess and understand realised benefits, compare them to initial projections and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement in future projects

What will you get from the role?

• Be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team, shaping benefits that make a real impact at the FCA

• Take the lead in designing, implementing, and evolving benefit strategies that drive lasting value

• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams and key stakeholders to identify, measure, and track benefits throughout the full lifecycle – and beyond project closure

• Play a pivotal role in enhancing regulatory capabilities in a fast-paced, high-impact environment

Which skills are required?

We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here )

Minimum

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, Business Administration, Finance or a related field

• Proven experience in benefits realisation, project management or a similar role within a regulatory or financial environment

• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Essential

• Strategic thinking with the ability to balance big-picture goals while maintaining attention to detail

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement, influencing decision-makers at all levels

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, ensuring successful project execution

• Demonstrated integrity and professional ethics, fostering trust within the organisation

• High level of interpersonal skills, ensuring effective stakeholder management and engagement

• Advanced understanding of economic principles and their application in project and benefits management

• Familiarity with benefits realisation frameworks, such as Benefits Management Framework (BMF) or similar methodologies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of interpreting and understanding complex data and providing actionable insights

Our Values & Diversity

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better regulation.

Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.

Did you know? 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university.

The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisation. Given this, we particularly welcome applications from women, minority ethnic, disabled and neurodivergent candidates for our Leadrole.

Benefits of working at the FCA

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

• Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)

• Private healthcare with Bupa

• A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age – up to 12% a month once you reach age 35)

• Life assurance of eight times your basic salary

• Income protection

We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle.

We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time, staggered hours and job shares. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides.

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If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.

Useful Information and Timeline

• This role is graded as Lead Associate – Corporate

• Advert Closing Date:19th May

• CV Review/Shortlist: 20th May – 21st May

• Competency Based Interview: W/C 26th May

Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.

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