Project Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Corsham (4 days/ week)/ Hybrid |
| Area | South West, UK |
| Sector | Programme & Project Management |
| Salary | £550 Per Day |
| Start Date | May 20th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Leanne Howlett |
| Job Ref | 7488-PSR1JP00101230 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DV |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Project Manager to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be based in Corsham (4 days/ week)/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
- Experience of OBC, FBC.
- Some experience writing review notes would be beneficial.
- RAID and risk management experience.
- All round Project Manager experience, ideally 5+ years, with the robustness to manage complex delivery.
- Strong internal and external stakeholder management, with experience engaging a large and varied stakeholder audience.
Core Day to Day Duties: Role Purpose
The Project Manager leads and manages projects day to day, ensuring delivery of agreed outcomes within time, cost, and quality constraints. The role focuses on strong governance, stakeholder engagement, and benefits realisation, ensuring projects deliver tangible value aligned to business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage project delivery from initiation through to completion.
- Oversee day-to-day project planning, controls, and governance.
- Coordinate development of the Business Case.
- Manage budgets, resources, risks, and issues.
- Track, report, and assure project performance against milestones.
- Identify, measure, and manage benefits realisation.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders.
- Apply appropriate project management methodologies.
- Ensure effective change control and decision-making processes.
- Promote continuous improvement and personal development.
Candidate Profile Suitable for candidates with experience:
- Working within medium or large projects.
- Leading a workstream or specialist area within a small, low complexity project.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Knowledge of project management practices, tools, and techniques.
- Experience in planning, scheduling, risk and issue management.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to analyse data and provide high-quality management information.
- Strong organisation, prioritisation, and decision-making capability.
- Professional credibility to work collaboratively across teams and functions.
Qualifications:
- Essential: Entry-level Project Delivery qualification, e.g.
- APM Project Fundamentals Qualification, or.
- Foundation-level qualification (e.g. MSP Foundation).
- APM Project Fundamentals Qualification, or.
- Equivalent qualifications considered.
- Qualifications must be in date and evidenced at interview.
Behaviours Assessed at Interview (Essential):
- Leadership.
- Making Effective Decisions.
- Communicating & Influencing.
- Delivering at Pace.
Technical Competencies (Interview)
- Planning.
- Risk & Issue Management.
- Stakeholder Engagement.
An active DV clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active DV clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- Experience of OBC, FBC.
