Project Manager (Business Improvement)

Hafod; Drope; Hybrid; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organisation in the UK seeks a Project Manager to join its Business Improvement Team. The role involves leading and managing improvement projects that enhance service delivery and growth. Ideal candidates will have proven project management experience and a strong understanding of methodologies like Agile and PRINCE2. In addition to a competitive salary of £42,000, the role offers generous leave and a healthcare plan, fostering continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

Salary of £42,000 per annum

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Medicash healthcare plan

8% pension contributions

Employee assistance programme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management, ideally in a business improvement environment.
• Strong understanding of project methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage improvement projects supporting the organisation's strategic mission.
• Document and scope business change proposals.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management principles

Agile methodologies

PRINCE2 methodologies

Job description

Location: St Hilary Court / Hybrid

Salary: £42,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

About Hafod

At Hafod, we’re committed to delivering exceptional services that make a real difference to our customers and colleagues. Our Business Improvement Team plays a key role in driving innovation, efficiency, and transformational change across the organisation.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our Business Improvement Team. Reporting to the Business Improvement Manager, you’ll lead and support the delivery of transformational change and improvement projects that underpin enhanced service delivery, growth, and efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity to influence how Hafod works, champion innovation, and implement best practice in project delivery.

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What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage improvement projects that support Hafod’s strategic mission and objectives.
• Document and scope business change proposals, translating them into clear statements of work with measurable outcomes.
• Identify areas for improvement and feed into continuous improvement and transformation initiatives.
• Apply suitable project methodologies and adopt test-and-learn techniques for process improvements.
• Act as an advocate for business change, supporting the adoption of new ways of working and innovative technology.
• Produce and manage key project documentation including briefs, plans, risk logs, and highlight reports.
• Engage with stakeholders across the organisation to inspire service change and deliver improved customer and colleague experiences.
• Facilitate workshops, steering groups, and walkthroughs to gather requirements and achieve stakeholder sign-off.

About You

• Proven experience in project management, ideally within a business improvement or transformation environment.
• Strong understanding of project methodologies (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2) and change management principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple service areas and influence positive change.
• Highly organised, proactive, and passionate about driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Salary of £42,000 per annum
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays – increasing with length of service (adjusted for 9-day fortnight working pattern)
• Medicash healthcare plan
• 8% pension contributions
• Join a socially conscious not-for-profit organisation
• Employee assistance programme and well-being resources available 24 / 7
• A range of shopping and activity discounts and cashback options
• We are a family friendly organisation
• Develop with the support of our L&D Team

Opportunities for development

We provide a range of learning and development opportunities to support you at every stage of your career. From technical training to leadership development, we have a range of programmes available for you.

Our Behaviours

Our Behaviours guide the way we work, shape the way we grow and make sure each of us, whatever we do, can have a positive impact within our roles. To find out more about our Behaviours please see the attached Hafod Behaviours Framework.