Project Manager

Methodist Homes; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity care provider in Derby is seeking a Project Manager to lead impactful projects aimed at enhancing support for older people. You will manage cross-organisational projects, collaborate with senior leaders, and implement new systems in a hybrid working environment. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, contributing to MHA's mission of enabling people to live later life well.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Life assurance

Access to healthcare scheme

Employee discount scheme

Pastoral and wellbeing support

Long service awards

Cycle2work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex or multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong communication skills to engage and inspire.
• Ability to handle risk and change confidently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of cross-organisational projects.
• Collaborate with leaders to align projects with strategy.
• Implement new digital systems and redesign services.

Skills

Strong project management experience

Clear and compassionate communication style

Ability to navigate risk, change, and ambiguity

Values-led mindset

Tools

Praxis

MSP

Agile

Job description

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Salary: £52,985 per annum, rising to £54,505 after successful completion of probation (6 months)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Hybrid working: averaging 2 days per week in the office

Make a difference every day - lead meaningful change at MHA

MHA is on an ambitious journey to transform the way we support older people and as our new Project Manager, you'll be right at the heart of that change.

Working from our Derby-based central office and embracing a hybrid model, you'll help shape and deliver projects that have real impact for our residents, members, and colleagues. From improving systems to enhancing the way we work, every project will contribute to MHA's mission: enabling people to live later life well.

About the role

You'll manage a variety of cross-organisational projects, applying MHA's Project & Change Delivery Framework and Praxis methodology. You'll collaborate with senior leaders, operational teams, and central support functions ensuring each project is aligned with our One MHA Strategy and delivers clear, measurable benefits.

Whether implementing new digital systems or redesigning services to better meet people's needs, your work will help us remain agile, innovative, and centred on the people we support.

What you'll bring

• Strong project management experience, ideally in complex or multi-stakeholder settings.
• A clear and compassionate communication style, able to engage and inspire others.
• The ability to navigate risk, change, and ambiguity with confidence.
• A values-led mindset, aligned with MHA's mission to nurture, respect, and inspire.

Experience using Praxis, MSP, Agile or similar approaches is beneficial but not essential, we'll support you to apply MHA's tailored frameworks effectively.

You'll be joining a purpose-driven organisation that puts people first. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:

• 33 days holiday (inc. bank holidays) with an option to buy more.
• Life assurance and access to a healthcare scheme.
• Employee discount scheme for retail and online purchases.
• Pastoral and wellbeing support, including chaplaincy and counselling.
• Long service awards and a cycle2work scheme.
• A supportive, inclusive environment where your voice matters.

About MHA

MHA is the UK's largest charity care provider. We support over 18,500 older people through 90 care homes, 70 retirement living schemes, and 60 community services. Guided by our values and our Methodist heritage, we're committed to helping older people live fulfilled and connected lives.

Every colleague plays a part in shaping that future. Come and be part of it.

Ready to apply?

If you're ready to lead projects that create real, lasting change we'd love to hear from you.