Talent Pool Project Managers

Wesleyan; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Birmingham is looking for dynamic Project Managers to join their talent pool for leading strategic projects. You will manage end-to-end project delivery, ensuring effective communication and governance. Candidates should have experience in financial services, with budgets between £1m to £5m, and relevant project management qualifications like APMP or PRINCE2. This position offers a competitive salary within a hybrid working model, providing flexibility in office attendance.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Free secure parking

Cashback and discounts

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

2 volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial services managing complex projects.
• Ownership of projects with budgets ranging from £1m to £5m.
• Experience delivering business-facing projects with regulatory components.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of strategic projects and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Define project scope and mobilize appropriate teams.
• Develop detailed project plans and maintain status reports.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk identification

Financial acumen

Education

APMP or PRINCE2 qualification

Job description

Overview

PROJECT MANAGERS (2026 Talent Pool)

Salary : Competitive dependent on skills and experience

12-month Fixed Term Contracts

Hybrid working (office based in Birmingham) – Currently 1-2 days in the office per week

Closing Date : 9 th December 2025

As a proud mutual since 1841, Wesleyan is committed to creating brighter financial futures for our customers and members. We specialise in providing financial services to some of the nation’s most trusted professions: GPs, hospital doctors, dentists, and teachers.

To find out more about what we do, visit our website: https://www.wesleyan.co.uk/about

We are proud supporters of the ABI Making Flexible Work campaign which means we are open to discuss flexible working, job shares and part time options.

Your role

Join Our Project Manager Talent Pool – Be Part of Our Transformation Journey!

Are you a dynamic and driven Project Manager looking for your next challenge? We’re building a talent pool of project professionals to lead and deliver key initiatives across our exciting Transformation agenda. We’re on a journey where we particularly need skills across AI, Digital, Data, Tech and Customer portals / apps. If you're passionate about making a real impact and thrive in an empowered, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing

• As a Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of the full end-to-end delivery of one or more strategic projects. You’ll be instrumental in shaping outcomes that drive meaningful change across the organisation. Your responsibilities will include :
• Defining scope and mobilising the right teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Crafting robust business cases with clear benefits and maintaining tight cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensuring governance and compliance, including proactive risk identification and mitigation.
• Developing and maintaining detailed project plans, resource models, and status reports to keep everything on track.
• Engaging stakeholders at all levels, fostering strong relationships and ensuring clear, consistent communication from initiation to handover to BAU.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking experienced Project Managers who bring energy, expertise, and a track record of successful delivery. Ideally, you’ll have :

• Proven experience in financial services, managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Ownership of projects with budgets ranging from £1m to £5m, demonstrating strong financial acumen.
• Experience delivering business-facing projects with technical, regulatory, or legislative components.
• Professional qualifications, such as APMP or PRINCE2 (minimum standard).

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (plus 1 additional “culture day” & bank holidays) – increases to 30 days with 5 years’ service
• Company pension scheme - matched plus 2% (up to 10%)
• Free secure underground Birmingham city centre parking (available on weekends for personal use – subject to availability)
• Cashback and discounts on major brands in retail, leisure, health, and wellbeing
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• 2 volunteering days per year

To find out more about some of the great benefits Wesleyan offer, visit our careers page: https://careers.wesleyan.co.uk/applicantPortal/rewards

What to know before applying

Equal Opportunities: Wesleyan are an equal opportunities employer. We know the best teams are made up of inclusive groups of diverse people where everyone’s contribution counts, and we believe everyone has the right to proudly be themselves. We’re building a culture where difference is actively encouraged and simply recruit the best people for the job irrespective of lifestyle, life history and life choices.

Reasonable Adjustments: We understand that there are a wide range of reasons that you may require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process – please let us know in your application how we can best support you.

VISA Sponsorship: We are unable to provide VISA sponsorship, and therefore cannot employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK – within our recruitment process you will be asked to provide evidence of your Right to Work.

Advert Closing: We typically advertise for two weeks, though we reserve the right to close adverts early if we receive a high volume of applications; we would therefore recommend an early application if you’d like to be considered for our opportunities.

Regulatory Requirements: Please note this role is subject to regulatory requirements. As a financial services organisation we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and integrity to protect the Wesleyan Group and our customers. Relevant checks and assessments will be carried out during the recruitment process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) or the Insurance Distribution Directive. Please note a criminal record check and credit check will apply and this role is also subject to ongoing checks in line with the Group SMCR Framework (Fit & Proper Policy).