Project Manager

PFAS (Personal Functional Assessment Services); United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical assessment provider in the UK seeks a Project Manager to oversee the Continuous Improvement workstream. The role involves coordinating project plans, monitoring progress, and facilitating communication. Candidates should have a project management qualification, experience in project coordination, and strong communication skills. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible Working

IPRS Clinical Development Training Program

Annual CPD budget

Protected Weekly Hours for Development

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project coordination or management in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and tools.
• Experience in translating strategic goals into actionable project plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Continuous Improvement workstream.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Facilitate communication between SLT and operational teams.

Skills

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail

Exceptional organisation and time management

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Project Management Qualification (e.g. Prince 2, AgilePM, or APM)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Project tracking tools

Job description

IPRS PFAS are an independent provider of quality medical assessments using a network of specialist health practitioners based in various clinics, mostly around the Southeast of the UK. We pride ourselves on being professional, caring and having a great knowledge in our field valuing teamwork as one of our greatest strengths. We listen to customers, claimants and our colleagues to help our continual learning and development.

We are seeking a Project Manager to work directly with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to manage and drive the Continuous Improvement Workstream, ensuring that projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and aligned with business priorities.

Main job duties for this role include

• Lead and coordinate the Continuous Improvement workstream, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and track project plans across multiple workstreams.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation plans.
• Facilitate communication between SLT and operational teams, ensuring clarity of goals, responsibilities, and timelines.
• Support the delivery of key organisational projects, providing structure, documentation, and regular reporting.
• Hold workstream leads accountable for milestones, outcomes, and deliverables.
• Champion continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for operational efficiency and innovation.
• Produce clear progress reports, dashboards, and updates for SLT meetings.
• Coordinate change management activities, supporting the adoption of new processes and systems.
• Contribute to business transformation initiatives and ensure consistency across all improvement activities.

General/Additional Duties

• To comply with the Corporate Data Protection Policy which covers all aspects of the organisation’s business in both electronic data and manual filing systems.
• To ensure that professional behaviour, appearance, and attitude are maintained, and the organisation’s policies and procedures are always adhered to.
• To undertake any other duties compatible with the grading of the post, as required.

Requirements

Education and Qualifications

• Project Management Qualification (e.g. Prince 2, AgilePM, or APM) (E)

Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience in project coordination or project management (ideally in a complex or multi-stakeholder environment) (E)
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, tools, and techniques (E)
• Experience in translating strategic goals into actionable project plan. (E)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365, project tracking tools and reporting systems (E)
• Experience in continuous improvement, change management, or business transformation (D)
• Experience working in a healthcare, public sector, or service-based environment (D)

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge and drive accountability.
• Exceptional organisation, time management, and prioritisation abilities.
• Experience of remote working and collaboration in distributed teams.
• Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail.
• Confident in managing and communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
• Results-driven, proactive, and solutions-focused.
• Ability to adapt quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about driving positive change and improving performance.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workloads effectively in a demanding environment.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative in a proactive manner.
• Resilience in a demanding, quick paced environment.
• An understanding, acceptance, and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.

Other information

For the position of Project Manager, we are offering a competitive salary with the flexibility of a contract being between 30-40 hours per week.

Position

Project Manager - Permanent EMPLOYED Contract

Location

Remote within the UK

Salary

£45,000 per annum based on 40 hours per week, pro rata for reduced hours (minimum 30 hours per week)

Hours

Consideration will be given to applicants wishing to work part-time for a minimum of 4 days per week / 6 hours per day

What We Offer

• Flexible Working
• IPRS Clinical Development Training Program
• An annual CPD budget to fund external courses
• Protected Weekly Hours for Development
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme including free confidential counselling
• High-street discounts
• 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 days’ allocated for bank holidays (you will be required to work bank holidays as part of your working pattern).
• Moving Day Leave
• Membership of the Company pension scheme
• Recruit a Friend bonus scheme
• Environmental Initiatives
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Free Eye Tests every 2 years
• Free annual Flu-Vaccination
• Upon completion of probation, the successful candidate will also be eligible for the company bonus scheme, allowing them to earn up to 10% of annual salary based on company and individual performance.

At PFAS, we value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We are proudly Disability Confident employers and as such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.