Project Manager (FTC)

Government Facility Services Ltd; Bicester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Bicester is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead initiatives ensuring safety and compliance within facilities. The ideal candidate will have substantial managerial experience and relevant project management qualifications. This role offers a competitive salary, 25 days of holiday, and a supportive work culture focused on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to retailer discounts

Qualifications

• 3 years of managerial experience in project delivery.
• Experience in managing multiple projects across different stages.
• Experience with low value, high volume minor work projects.
• Driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery ensuring alignment with budgets and timelines.
• Coordinate with various departments such as finance and supply chain.
• Drive positive change and ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Managerial and technical experience in project delivery

Management of project budgets

Excellent organisational skills

Time management

People skills

Education

Relevant Project Management qualifications

Job description

Project Manager

Location: HMP Bullingdon, Bicester, OX25 1PZ

Salary: £55,158.73

Contract: 6 months FTC - Monday-Friday, 39 hours

We are seeking a dedicated Project Manager to join our team at GFSL.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues – we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

It takes hundreds of people in corporate support to ensure the smooth running of our operations and site‑based functions. We are committed to driving the smooth and safe delivery of facilities maintenance; like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, visitor, and the wider families and community.

As a Project Manager you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Payroll, Attract, Finance, to Commercial & Supply Chain, and others, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all.

If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change, and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

We are a Ministry of Justice business that provides critical and time‑bound services to HMPPS, and we are looking for a Project Manager with any combination of:

• 3 years managerial and technical experience in project delivery
• Management of project budgets
• Experienced in managing multiple projects, at different stages of development across range of disciplines and establishments
• Experienced in managing low value, high volume minor work projects
• Relevant Project Management qualifications
• Driving licence
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL. Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non‑contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.

You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress. Explore facilities careers where you can make a difference.

PRIDE IN PEOPLE

We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging, and are empowered to be their true selves.

We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone's needs at work are different, and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.

Future Services Delivery

GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will transfer to a private sector provider/providers in Spring 2026. As the programme unfolds, we will learn more.

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