Senior Project Manager

Foot Anstey LLP; West of England, Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Parental leave

Private healthcare

Job summary

Foot Anstey LLP in the UK seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead a portfolio of business change and transformation initiatives within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You will work with Partners, senior leaders, legal teams, and tech specialists to deliver value and measurable outcomes for clients and colleagues.

You will apply Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery methods, manage budgets and risks, and champion change adoption across the firm, contributing to continuous improvement of

Qualifications

• A proven track record of delivering complex business change and transformation projects.
• Experience in professional services or regulated environments.
• Strong planning, governance, budgeting and risk management skills.
• Ability to work across Agile, Waterfall and hybrid methodologies.
• Experience driving change adoption through communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with a practical approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects simultaneously, managing scope, budgets, timelines, risks and dependencies.
• Partner with Business Analysts and stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into outcomes.
• Drive engagement and collaboration across the firm to deliver meaningful change.
• Apply delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) as appropriate.
• Ensure governance, reporting and financial management throughout the lifecycle.
• Champion change adoption through clear communication and benefits realisation.
• Use data to identify process improvements and better user experiences.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of delivery standards across Change & Innovation.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Governance

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Agile

Waterfall

Hybrid delivery

Data analysis

Education

PRINCE2

APM

PMP

Agile certifications

Job description

Ready to take your career to the next level?

We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

Being refreshingly human starts with how we hire. We believe a diverse mix of perspectives makes us stronger - not just as a business, but in creating a culture where we all feel we truly belong and can thrive. That’s why we’re committed to removing barriers and creating fair opportunities for everyone.

* We are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Senior Project Manager
• Team: Business Change
• Location: Hybrid working from Bristol or Southampton
• Working Pattern: Full time
• Why this role matters: As Foot Anstey continues to grow, so does our ambition to evolve how we work. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead high-profile change initiatives that improve colleague and client experiences, drive operational efficiency, and support delivery of the firm's strategic objectives. You'll play a key role in shaping change across the business, ensuring projects deliver lasting value and measurable outcomes.

What you’ll do

As a Senior Project Manager, you'll lead a varied portfolio of business change and transformation projects, taking ownership from initial concept through to successful delivery and adoption.

Working closely with Partners, senior leaders, legal teams, business services colleagues and technology specialists, you'll build strong relationships, understand business challenges and develop practical solutions that support the firm's strategic goals.

In this role, you’ll:

• Lead multiple projects simultaneously, managing scope, budgets, timelines, risks and dependencies.
• Partner with Business Analysts and stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into successful project outcomes.
• Drive engagement and collaboration across the firm, bringing together diverse teams to deliver meaningful change.
• Apply appropriate delivery methodologies, whether Agile, Waterfall or hybrid approaches.
• Ensure effective governance, reporting and financial management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Champion change adoption through clear communication, stakeholder engagement and benefits realisation activities.
• Use insight and data to identify opportunities to improve processes, ways of working and user experiences.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project delivery standards, tools and methodologies across the Change & Innovation function.

What we’re looking for

We're looking for a highly experienced project professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys delivering change that makes a real difference.

You’ll bring:

• A proven track record of delivering complex business change, technology or transformation projects within medium to large organisations.
• Experience working in professional services or other regulated environments.
• Strong project management expertise, including planning, governance, budgeting, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• The ability to work confidently across Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience driving successful change adoption through communications, training and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a practical and solution-focused approach.
• Relevant project management qualifications such as PRINCE2, APM, PMP or Agile certifications.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, navigate ambiguity and maintain momentum across multiple initiatives.

Most importantly, you'll be collaborative, commercially aware and passionate about helping people embrace change while delivering exceptional outcomes for the business and our clients.

What if I don't tick every box?

We're not box tickers. We appreciate the need for everyone to find a role that challenges them and gives them room for growth.

If you bring transferable skills and a fresh perspective, we’d love to hear from you. If this role excites you and you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply.

Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives.

Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we invite applicants to complete optional demographic questions. Any information you choose to share will be anonymised and not linked to your application.

For applicants in Northern Ireland: To meet our obligations under the Fair Employment & Treatment (NI) Order 1998, we monitor community background and sex to promote equality of opportunity. While you’re not required to answer these questions, we encourage you to do so. Your responses will be used anonymously for reporting to the Equality Commission and will not influence any recruitment or employment decisions.

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