Project Manager (FTC)

Gov Facilities Services Limited (gfsl); England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector facilities management company in the UK is seeking a dedicated Project Manager. Your role will involve overseeing the delivery of projects, managing budgets, and collaborating with a diverse range of teams to ensure the safety and security of operations. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of managerial experience in project delivery and relevant qualifications. A strong focus on organizational and people skills is essential.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Access to private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial reward mechanisms

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• 3 years managerial and technical experience in project delivery.
• Experienced in managing multiple projects across various disciplines.
• Proven capacity in managing low value, high volume minor work projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery and ensure completion within budget.
• Collaborate with diverse teams across the organization.
• Enhance safety and support within the operational environment.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Organizational skills

Time management

People skills

Education

Relevant Project Management qualifications

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

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, and visitor, and wider to the 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.

We are a Ministry of Justice business who provides critical and time‑bound services to HMPPS, and 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 a 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, Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people.

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 to 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.

Pride In People

We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our 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.

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.

Pride in People – Do the Right thing – One Team.

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