Project Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Corsham (4 days/ week)/ Hybrid |
| Area | South West, UK |
| Sector | Programme & Project Management |
| Salary | £576 Per Day |
| Start Date | July 15th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Jack Latter |
| Job Ref | 7583-PSR1JP00103916 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DV |
- Description
- The Client:
A government 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:
Top 3 Evaluation Criteria
- Experienced Project Manager
- Good knowledge and experience of project management practices, methodologies, tools and techniques including planning, scheduling, risk and issue management
- Government experience
- Experience with Competition documents and writing documentation for contracts
The role will predominantly be composing the documentation to run a competition such as Statement of Work and supporting documentation. They will need experience of producing an Outline Business Case and will then be part of the team conducting the competition.
The role of the Project Manager is to lead / manage the project and the project team on a day-to-day basis. The Project Manager is responsible for driving and overseeing the delivery of the project to ensure that the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints. The Project Manager has a key role in project governance and working with stakeholders, to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefits to be realised.
Responsibilities:
- Delivery – Create and lead the project to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints
- Project Management – Day to day management and leadership of the project and the project team. Set project controls. Design the project structure appropriate to stage. Select and apply appropriate delivery methodologies
- Business Case – Coordinate development of the Business Case
- Budget – Track delivery within budget
- Resources – Schedule / manage resources to deliver the project. May work independently or with a small team
- Benefits Realisation – Ensure benefits are identified, understood, measured, tracked and owned. Ensure appropriate Benefits Realisation Strategy is in place and monitor longer term delivery of benefits against the Business Case
- Stakeholder Management – Identify key stakeholders and develop effective relationships
- Risks & Issues – Identify and monitor project risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions and escalate as appropriate
- Governance – Provide key reports and support effective governance and decision making
- Assurance – Support or set appropriate project assurance
- Change Management – Ensure effective Change Management processes are in place to agree and document changes to deliverables as agreed with stakeholders
- Guidance & Support – Seek appropriate support, guidance and coaching from the project community. Show commitment to personal development. Promote effective individual and team performance
- Project Performance & Controls – Build Project Plan and apply appropriate project principles to deliver stated objectives. Identify and set appropriate Project Controls. Track and report delivery against milestones.
Essential:
- DV cleared for duration
- Sole UK National
- Must be able to be STRAP inducted and have no foreign connections for them or their families.
- Experienced Project Manager
- Good knowledge and experience of project management practices, methodologies, tools and techniques including planning, scheduling, risk and issue management
- Stakeholder Management
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; Proven ability to define, source, tailor and analyse high quality management information.
- Able to demonstrate the professional credibility required to work collaboratively across project and organisational boundaries.
- Good organisational skills supported by robust planning and prioritisation and the ability to interpret and analyse data to inform decision making.
- Experience writing documentation for contracts
- Statement of work experience
- Experience with Competition documents
- MS Excel proficient
- MS Project experience
- Government experience
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.
- Experienced Project Manager
