Project Manager

Butler Rose Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organisation in North West England seeks a Project Manager to drive end-to-end project delivery. The role offers hybrid working and competitive salary, with responsibilities including stakeholder coordination and project documentation. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing projects, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position provides numerous benefits, including bonuses, healthcare options, and professional development support.

Benefits

2 bonuses per year

Private Healthcare

Hybrid working options

Enhanced EAP services

Free refreshments

Employee benefits schemes

Yearly social events

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing small to medium-scale projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with multitasking ability.
• Full UK driving licence and commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project lifecycles including scope, budget, and quality.
• Coordinate internal teams and external suppliers for delivery.
• Report regularly to stakeholders and clients.
• Proactively manage project risks and issues.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Resource scheduling

Education

Recognised project management qualification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Project Manager
Location: North West England (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £32,000 - £42,000 + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent
Recruitment Partner: Butler Rose Lancaster

About the Role

Butler Rose are exclusively supporting a respected and growing organisation in Lancaster who are seeking an ambitious Project Manager to join their successful Projects function. Operating within a fast‑paced environment and delivering varied, business‑critical programmes, this opportunity would suit a confident communicator with a strong track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Purpose

You will lead the end‑to‑end delivery of allocated projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in line with customer expectations. Working closely with internal teams, external partners, and clients, you will drive effective coordination and ensure collaborative project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full project lifecycles, maintaining control of scope, budget, timeline, and quality
• Coordinate internal teams, external suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure cohesive delivery
• Manage resource allocation and monitor performance against agreed milestones
• Maintain robust project documentation including risk logs, communication strategies, and progress reports
• Proactively identify, record, and mitigate project risks and issues
• Provide regular reporting to both internal stakeholders and clients
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and third‑party partners
• Monitor the delivery of subcontractors against required standards
• Support continuous improvement by evaluating outcomes and contributing to best practice sharing
• Mentor Project Co‑ordinators as needed within the function
• Support enhancements to processes and procedures to improve efficiency and consistency

A background check may be required as part of the onboarding process.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven experience managing small to medium‑scale projects
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office tools
• Experience scheduling resources and coordinating delivery teams
• Full UK driving licence
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Desirable:

• Experience working on projects within or for the public sector
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and software such as MS Project
• A recognised project management qualification (PRINCE2, APM, PMI or equivalent)

Benefits

• 2 bonuses per year (1 personal performance related) as long as 3 months service has been completed
• Private Healthcare on completion of probation period (6 months unless extended)
• Hybrid and flexible working options available as long as business needs are met
• Enhanced EAP service including 6 free counselling sessions
• Free fruit, tea, excellent bean to cup coffee, free fruit juice
• Employee benefits schemes including discounts, interest free technology loans & cycle to work
• Yearly all staff social events which are paid for by the company
• Other paid social events
• 25 days holiday plus banks holidays

If you're a motivated Project Manager ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today through Butler Rose Lancaster.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.