Technical Project Manager in City of London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable housing association in London is seeking a Project Manager to lead their Cyber Essentials compliance initiative. This role involves managing the project lifecycle and engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in Cyber Essentials projects and relevant project management qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £71,000, along with additional benefits like private healthcare and hybrid working options.

Benefits

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Cyber Essentials projects.
• Strong background in project management within high-security environments.
• Working knowledge of information security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cyber Essentials compliance project.
• Coordinate assessments to identify compliance gaps.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets.

Skills

Cyber Essentials compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Risk mitigation

Education

PRINCE2 or PMP certification

Agile certification

Tools

ISO27001

GDPR knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Do you have experience in getting organization ready for Cyber essentials?

Are you looking to find yourself an opportunity with social purpose but also implement your Cyber expertise?

Recruit with Purpose are supporting a housing association based in London and the South of the UK who are on the lookout for a Project Manager with experience leading on Cyber essentials compliance and accreditation work.

This will be a fantastic opportunity for a project manager to come in and put their own stamp on one of the UK’s leading housing associations. They are looking for someone who can be the SME for Cyber essentials and be the ‘go-to person’ for all things cyber essentials related moving forward.

Due to role being a focal point for cyber essentials moving forward they are looking for the right person for this opportunity who can talk technically when needed but also be able to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders also. Someone who can work well with all types of personnel.

In this role you will:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the Cyber Essentials compliance and accreditation project
• Conduct or coordinate initial assessments to identify gaps against Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus requirements
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and budgets
• Coordinate internal teams (IT, InfoSec, HR, Legal, etc.) and third-party vendors/consultants involved in the compliance process
• Ensure ongoing compliance with data protection regulations and alignment with ISO27001 and other relevant standards
• Provide regular project updates, risk assessments, and reports to senior stakeholders

What they are looking for from you:

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus projects
• Strong background in technical project management, ideally within a regulated or high-security environment
• Working knowledge of information security frameworks (e.g., ISO27001, NIST, GDPR)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills – able to engage confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills with a focus on risk mitigation, governance, and quality assurance
• Relevant project management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile)

What is on offer to you:

• Up to £71,000 per annum
• This role will be a 1-year FTC with a likelihood to extend or go permanent
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare cash plan
• Hybrid working 1 or 2 times a week in London
• Life assurance and generous pension plan

If this sounds like it could be an opportunity you would like to learn more about, please get in touch by applying to this advert.

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