Project Manager - 36 hours - 12m FTC

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS); Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Life assurance at 3 salary

Defined contribution pension scheme

GP 24/7 access

MyMindPal mental fitness app

Online discounts

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

BPAS is seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive projects from initiation to delivery within a hybrid, 12-month FTC. You will oversee scope, plans, timelines, budgets, risks, and governance, collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation.

You will produce reports, dashboards, and updates for senior leaders, promote continuous improvement, and support change management. Monthly travel to Head Office in Leamington Spa may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects from initiation through delivery.
• Experience coordinating across stakeholders to achieve objectives.
• Strong planning, reporting and risk management capabilities.
• Hybrid/remote working experience is acceptable and travel to Leamington Spa may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects from initiation to closure, ensuring delivery against objectives, timelines, budgets and quality standards.
• Define project scope, deliverables, milestones and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation including plans, risk/issue logs, highlight reports and governance records.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate communication to support effective project delivery and change management.
• Prepare and present project reports and dashboards to stakeholders and senior leads.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Organisation

Communication

Education

Degree or equivalent working experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Job summary

*This role is on a 12 month FTC

Are you an experienced Project Manager who can drive projects from initiation through to delivery? Do you thrive in a role where organisation, communication, and continuous improvement are key?

We are looking for a Project Manager to join BPAS, reporting to the Head of Programme Management Office (PMO). In this role, you will be responsible for delivering assigned projects across the organisation, ensuring they are effectively scoped, planned, and delivered on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.

You will work closely with stakeholders across BPAS, supporting organisational priorities through effective project delivery, governance, reporting, and change management.

The role

As Project Manager, you will manage projects from initiation through to closure, coordinating stakeholders and maintaining oversight of timelines, risks, issues, and project outcomes. You will develop and maintain project plans and supporting documentation, provide regular reporting and updates, and support effective communication across cross-functional teams.

The role will also involve supporting governance processes, facilitating project handovers, identifying lessons learned, and contributing to the continuous improvement of project delivery practices across BPAS.

This is a full time role working on a hybrid arrangement over Monday to Friday. Travel to BPAS Head Office will typically be monthly, although this will vary depending on project needs.

Main duties of the job

• Manage assigned projects from initiation through to closure, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Define project scope, deliverables, milestones, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders
• Maintain accurate project documentation including project plans, risk and issue logs, highlight reports, and governance records
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders, operational teams, subject matter experts, and external partners
• Coordinate communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams to support effective project delivery and change management
• Prepare and present project reports, dashboards, and updates to stakeholders and senior leads as required
• Identify, monitor, and escalation project risks, issues, and dependencies appropriately, supporting continuous improvement and lessons learned activities

About You

You’ll have proven experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, including planning, reporting, and risk management, and be confident working with stakeholders.

Strong organisation and prioritisation skills are essential, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and produce clear, accurate reporting. You’ll have a sound understanding of project management principles and methodologies, or hybrid approaches.

We are also looking for:

• Competent in Microsoft Office & tools such as MS Project
• Recognised project management qualification (desirable)

About us

The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent reproductive healthcare charity, providing evidence-based, not-for-profit reproductive healthcare. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS, offering abortion care, contraception, and STI testing and treatment across the country.

When you join BPAS, you become part of a values-driven organisation where compassion, professionalism, and choice guide everything we do. You will help remove barriers to safe reproductive care while supporting people to make informed choices about their health and futures.

Working with us - benefits include:

• 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Life assurance at 3 salary
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Access to GP 24/7, 365 days a year
• MyMindPal mental fitness app and 24/7 counselling support
• Online discounts, discounted gym membership, and other lifestyle benefits
• Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance

Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

BPAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services, and all staff share this responsibility. Recruitment follows safer-recruitment principles and includes appropriate pre-employment checks.

We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.

Person Specification

Essential

• Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
• Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship.
• Are you aware we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role?
• This role is for 36 hours per week over Monday to Friday. Can you commit to this working pattern?
• This is a hybrid contract with travel to Head Office in Leamington Spa typically once a month. This could be more depending on project needs. Are you able to travel to Leamington Spa?
• Are you aware this role is on a 12 month FTC?

Desirable

• Please add any further information or statements, if required, to support your application.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent working experience

Desirable

• Recognised project management qualification (or desire to acquire one)

Experience

• Proven experience managing projects from initiation to delivery, including planning, risk management, and reporting
• Experience liaising with multiple stakeholders to achieve project objectives

Desirable

• Experience supporting change initiatives or service improvement