Project Manager

Connect2Dorset; East Knighton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading managed service agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee project delivery at Dorset Innovation Park. This role involves planning, coordination, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects are completed on schedule and to quality standards. The position offers a hybrid working model, combining on-site and remote work, and seeks candidates with strong organizational and communication skills. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, community-focused team.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Contribution to community projects

Qualifications

• Experience working in a project management or project coordination role.
• Understanding of project lifecycles and structured project delivery approaches.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and support the delivery of assigned projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and documentation.
• Track project progress, milestones, risks, and issues.

Skills

Project management experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Winfrith Newburgh (Hybrid Remote)
Contract Type: Temporary (6 months)
Salary: £22.91 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week

About Us

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, providing temporary, contract, and interim opportunities across the Council. We are guided by our values of being ethical, trustworthy, and caring. As a not-for-profit organisation, our profits are reinvested back into our Local Authority shareholders, supporting the community we serve.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a range of projects based at Dorset Innovation Park. The role will focus on planning, coordination, and delivery support, working closely with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and to agreed objectives.

This is a hybrid role, offering a mix of on-site and remote working.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and support the delivery of assigned projects to agreed timescales and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and documentation.
• Track project progress, milestones, risks, and issues, escalating where appropriate.
• Coordinate project activity across internal teams and external partners or suppliers.
• Support stakeholder engagement through meetings, workshops, and regular progress updates.
• Assist with project reporting, governance updates, and maintaining accurate records.
• Support budget tracking and resource coordination where required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience working in a project management or project coordination role.
• Understanding of project lifecycles and structured project delivery approaches.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good communication skills and confidence working with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience maintaining project documentation and reports.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and forward-thinking team within Dorset Innovation Park. You'll benefit from hybrid working and the opportunity to support innovative and collaborative projects across the region.

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - a joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.