Project Manager

Tate; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A cultural institution is seeking an Interim National Projects Manager on a part-time basis to lead multiple income-generating projects. This role involves developing project tools like business cases, managing budgets, and fostering collaboration across departments. Candidates should have significant experience in project management, particularly in the public sector, and a strong grasp of financial controls. The opportunity offers a hybrid work model with a competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of planning, delivery and close of multiple projects.
• Experience of contributing to Treasury Green Book business cases.
• Proven experience of managing budgets, procurement and/or management of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and start‑up of income‑generating and commercially focused projects.
• Develop and use project tools and documentation, including business cases and risk logs.
• Build strong working relationships across multiple departments for smooth project delivery.
• Support effective internal and external communication of project aims and progress.
• Contribute actively to Project Boards and Working Groups.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Analytical skills

Job description

Interim National Projects Manager (Part‑Time)

£400 per day

2.5 - 3 days per week

Hybrid working - London

Temporary – until end of March 26

Tate are working with a national public‑sector organisation in their search for a Project Manager on a part‑time basis. This organisation is dedicated to protecting, enhancing and championing the historic environment. This is a place where long‑term impact and innovative approaches come together to support heritage, people and places. You will help drive forward a small portfolio of commercially focused projects and support the development of Treasury Green Book business cases and work closely with teams across areas such as Partnerships, Finance, IMT, Procurement, Communications and regional delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and start‑up of income‑generating and commercially focused projects.
• Develop and use project tools and documentation, including business cases, initiation materials, risk and issue logs, reporting, stakeholder plans and resource management.
• Build strong working relationships across multiple departments to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Support effective internal and external communication of project aims and progress.
• Work across multiple teams and disciplines, helping to shape initiatives that strengthen income generation and organisational sustainability.
• Contribute actively to Project Boards and Working Groups, offering solutions and taking delegated responsibility for progress and reporting.
• Embed evaluation into projects, working with analytics teams to capture insights and lessons learned-collapse

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of planning, delivery and close of multiple projects.
• Experience of contributing to Treasury Green Book business cases.
• Proven experience of managing budgets, procurement and / or management of contracts, including risk management.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

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