Project Manager

West Mercia Police; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days

Health and wellbeing

Private healthcare

EV discounts

Blue light card

Job summary

West Mercia Police is seeking a Project Manager to drive projects from concept to delivery, ensuring outputs meet budget and time constraints and deliver expected benefits. The role requires applying formal project management disciplines and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

The position offers a hybrid work pattern, with flexibility for home and office work, and is open to candidates who meet RV standards and UK residency requirements.

Responsibilities

• The main purpose of the Project Manager role is to manage projects, from initial concept to implementation, so they deliver the required outputs within budgetary and time constraints, and thereby achieve the outcomes and benefits required.
• To apply project management discipline and processes, including responsibility for project stakeholder engagement.

Job description

You don’t need a badge to make a difference. As part of our police staff team, your skills and perspective help us cut crime, build safer communities and support victims.

The main purpose of the Project Manager role is to manage projects, from initial concept to implementation, so they deliver the required outputs within budgetary and time constraints, and thereby achieve the outcomes and benefits required. To apply project management discipline and processes, including responsibility for project stakeholder engagement.

• The Project Manager role is a hybrid (mix of home & office working) role
• Applicants must have resided in the UK for a continuous period of at least 3 years immediately prior to submitting their application. This is to ensure a checkable history that satisfies the Recruitment Vetting (RV) standards required for this role

The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Wednesday 30th September 2026

Why work for us?

• 28 days Annual leave (increasing to 33 after 5 years service) + bank holidays.
• Health and wellbeing, occupational health services, staff network and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Police Mutual, affordable private healthcare and other savings.
• Discounts on Electric Vehicles and Cycle to work scheme.
• Register for a Blue light card – over 15,000 discounts from large national retailers.

To read more about the added benefits and rewards of working for West Mercia Police, please go to our website.

• We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.
• We are also happy to talk flexible working where it is suitable for the role.

If you require any support to complete your application or you have any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01905 718444 (press option 1 then 5) or email [e-mail] (internally please use myBop)

Internal applicants who are in need of redeployment will be offered positions ahead of other candidates, subject to them passing a selection process.

We know that people from underrepresented backgrounds may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. We don’t want that to be a barrier for suitable candidates. If you meet the majorityof the criteria and are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.

*Photo ID will be required at interview so please follow this link if you do not have a photo driving licence or passport (can be expired)