Project Manager

GCS Recruitment; Church Town; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager for an Inside IR35 contract based in the UK. The role requires delivering complex projects across multiple streams, with strong stakeholder engagement and governance across business and technology initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have private-sector experience, the ability to manage multiple workstreams, and a delivery-focused mindset. Immediate availability or a short notice period is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 to 6 years of Project Management experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience delivering projects within manufacturing, logistics or service-based organisations.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Experience delivering projects involving SaaS-based solutions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring objectives are met on time and within budget.
• Manage project scope, risks, dependencies, timelines, and governance.
• Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels across the business.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver business and technology initiatives.
• Provide regular project status updates and reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Drive collaboration between internal teams, third-party suppliers, and business partners.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project delivery

SaaS experience

Job description

Project Manager (Inside IR35 Contract)

Housing Domain Experience Mandatory

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a leading UK organisation on an Inside IR35 contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a delivery-focused professional who can lead complex projects, manage diverse stakeholders, and drive successful outcomes across multiple workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring objectives are met on time and within budget.
• Manage project scope, risks, dependencies, timelines, and governance.
• Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels across the business.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver business and technology initiatives.
• Provide regular project status updates and reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Drive collaboration between internal teams, third-party suppliers, and business partners.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5 to 6 years of Project Management experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven project delivery experience within:
  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics
  • Service-based organisations
• Experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced business environments.
• Experience delivering projects involving SaaS-based solutions is preferred.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with government suppliers.
• Exposure to regulated industries and compliance-driven environments.

Mandatory Criteria

• Must have demonstrable experience working within the private sector.
• Candidates with a public sector background will not be considered.
• Immediate availability or up to a 1-month notice period preferred.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Inside IR35
• Work Arrangement: Primarily Onsite
• Hybrid Working: Up to 2 days per week (where applicable)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Notice Period: Immediate to 1 month preferred

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a proactive and results-driven Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering projects in private-sector environments. You will possess excellent communication skills, strong stakeholder management capabilities, and the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities while ensuring high-quality project delivery.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with their latest CV, highlighting relevant experience aligned to the requirements above.