Strategic Projects Lead - Partnerships & Major Initiatives

UCS College Group; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Competitive holiday entitlement

Dedicated CPD days

2 wellbeing days

2-week Christmas closure

On-site discounted gym

Free parking

Discount platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

UCS College Group is recruiting two Project Managers to join the Partnerships & Major Projects team in Somerset. You will manage a varied portfolio of projects, from small funded opportunities to multi-million schemes, ensuring governance, budget adherence and timely delivery.

The role demands hands-on leadership, relationship building and the ability to drive complex work in a dynamic regional context. Reporting to the Group Director of Partnerships & Major Projects, you will coordinate

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Own actions and hold others to theirs, across multiple workstreams.
• Keep projects on track, on budget and on time with clear audit trails.
• Act as an expeditor: spot blockers early and chase the detail to maintain momentum.
• Build relationships and negotiate internally to make things happen.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

UCS College Group is recruiting two Project Managers to join the Partnerships & Major Projects team in Somerset. You will manage a varied portfolio of projects, from small funded opportunities to multi-million schemes, ensuring governance, budget adherence and timely delivery.

The role demands hands-on leadership, relationship building and the ability to drive complex work in a dynamic regional context. Reporting to the Group Director of Partnerships & Major Projects, you will coordinate