Project Manager - Hybrid Working

Avon and Somerset Police; Portishead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police department based in Portishead is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee significant change projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the application of project management methodologies. This position offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, with flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• 3 years of checkable history in the UK.
• Full current driving license or ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation to implementation.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure decisions are based on solid analytics.
• Oversee production of project outputs.
• Establish and manage project procedures.
• Advise on deviations from plans as necessary.

Skills

Experience in leading and delivering significant change projects

Experience with change management methodologies (waterfall/agile)

Strong leadership skills

Effective relationship building with stakeholders

Experience in managing resources and budgets

Excellent communicator

Job description

Are you passionate about driving complex projects and leading initiatives that make a real impact? Can you build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels to understand their needs and deliver effective solutions? If so, we’re looking for a motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our team.

In this pivotal role, you’ll apply your project management expertise to lead projects from initiation through to successful implementation. You’ll need to be highly organised, a confident communicator and negotiator, and bring a creative approach to problem-solving alongside a genuine commitment to delivering positive outcomes for our organisation and the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain as appropriate the project/work stream brief, project product description, benefits review plan, project initiation document and components including the project plan, and stage/exception plans and product descriptions as required and agree them with the relevant body as directed.
• Establish, maintain and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders including liaising with corporate or programme management to ensure that work is neither overlooked nor duplicated by related projects/work streams and where appropriate liaise with external suppliers and account managers.
• Utilise business analysis, statistical data and other information to inform and support evidenced based decision making within the project context.
• Manage the production of the required products/outputs, taking responsibility for overall progress and use of resources and initiating corrective action where necessary.
• Establish and manage the project's procedures in accordance with corporately defined standards and approach (risk, issue, communication).
• Advise through Programme Manager and specific governance body as directed if required any deviations from the plan.

Skills and experience required

• Experience in leading and delivering significant change projects in complex environments
• Experience in using and applying industry standard change management methodologies, such as waterfall and / or agile approaches
• Strong leadership skills and experience of people management
• Experienced in building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders
• Experience in managing and tracking resources and budgets
• Excellent communicator, both in writing and verbally at all levels, with ability to present and articulate complex matters to a range of audiences

Additional Information

We’re currently recruiting for two exciting opportunities:

• A full-time role on a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2026
• A part-time position, working 30 hours per week that is permanent

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 3 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.

The successful candidate will need to hold a full current driving licence or be able to travel around the force area using alternative transport.

Candidates who successfully pass shortlisting will be invited to attend interview week commencing 1st December 2025.

For further information regarding this role please contact Beverley Compton ([e-mail]) or Kate McLintock ([e-mail]) via email.

About us

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.

We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.

Find out more about our benefits and culture

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Blended Working/ Hybrid Working

Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible.
This role has been identified as a blended role.

The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.