Project Lead

BRITISH PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization in psychology is seeking a dynamic Project Lead to join their Business Improvement Team in Leicester. This role involves managing key projects focused on transforming psychology qualifications and assessment design. Ideal candidates will have a degree, strong project management knowledge, and proven experience in leading complex projects. They offer benefits including flexible working, generous leave, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Agile & flexible working

Generous leave entitlement

Occupational pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free eye care vouchers

Winter flu vaccinations

Tailored learning & development

Employee Assistance Programme counselling

Life Assurance Scheme

Discounts scheme with local and national organisations

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of project management frameworks.
• Proven experience in leading complex projects.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• Adaptable to changing contexts.

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of allocated projects.
• Managing project teams and ensuring milestones are met.
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting change management initiatives.
• Reporting on progress, risks, and budget.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Planning

Problem-solving

Education

Degree level education

Job description

The British Psychological Society (BPS) is seeking a dynamic Project Lead to join the Business Improvement Team. This role will initially focus on delivering key projects within our Education and Training Directorate, contributing to the transformation of psychology qualifications and assessment design. You'll be responsible for:

• Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of allocated projects within the Education & Training area
• Managing project teams and ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting change management and continuous improvement initiatives
• Reporting on progress, risks, and budget to senior stakeholders

Candidates should be educated to degree level, with strong knowledge of project management frameworks. You must have proven experience in leading complex projects as well as excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills. You should be able to work autonomously as well as within a team, and be able to adapt to changing contexts. Knowledge or experience within an education, qualification or training environment or an understanding of psychology qualifications and assessment models would be advantageous.

At BPS, we're committed to creating a fair and respectful workplace. You'll be part of a collaborative team working to shape the future of psychology education and training. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile & flexible working
• Generous leave entitlement
• Occupational pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme / free eye care vouchers / Winter flu vaccinations
• Tailored learning & development
• Employee Assistance Programme counselling
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Discounts scheme with local and national organisations