Project Manager - Web Development - FTC

The Website Development Project Manager is primarily responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the major website development project, a core part of the Digital, Data, and Technology (DDT) transformation activity. This strategic project is key to implementing the 10-year organisational strategy, ARUK: Towards a Cure. The post holder will manage the full project lifecycle, from planning and execution through to embedding the new platform, ensuring the project is delivered on time, to scope, and to a high standard. This is an 18-month FTC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management – Website Development

• Work with internal teams and external digital agencies/third parties to develop a flexible project plan for the Website Development Project that is adaptable to unexpected changes; manage these changes effectively through appropriate stakeholder management and risk planning.
• Proactively build and maintain strong relationships with project team members, internal stakeholders, and third parties, to foster collaboration and drive the successful delivery of the website development project.
• Drive and monitor project progress against timelines using appropriate project management tools (e.g. Excel, Smartsheet, MS Projects or similar), and ensure stakeholders are updated at key checkpoints; ensure roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and understood from the start.
• Apply sound judgement and problem-solving expertise to manage project risks, decisions, and dependencies within the wider organisational context; demonstrate accountability by escalating project risks via appropriate and agreed channels, as required.
• Support the Senior Website Development Manager with effective decision-making, budget management, and management of dependencies with other digital or organisational workstreams.
• At the end of the project, conduct project closure and review sessions to capture successes and learnings and help ensure project outcomes and the new platform are effectively embedded into business-as-usual (BAU).

• Lead on the development of a stakeholder management plan for the Website Development Project, ensuring it is tailored and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Liaise on a regular basis with ARUK’s central Projects & Programmes team, ensuring project plans and approach align with ARUK’s project management approach.
• Work with the Senior DDT Programme Manager to ensure plans and reporting are set up and delivered in line with the wider DDT programme requirements. Build strong professional relationships, trust, and inspire confidence with stakeholders at all levels.

• Adopt and apply appropriate project management methodologies to suit the nature of the website development project.
• Contribute to the facilitation of project management best practice within the Digital Engagement Team.

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

• Proven experience managing key, strategic projects including allocating tasks and managing risks, decisions, and changes.
• Demonstrable experience in managing large-scale website development or digital transformation projects (e.g. CMS migration, significant platform rebuild).
• Sound knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile).
• Working knowledge of project management tools, such as Excel, MS Projects or similar.
• Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM).
• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to build relationships, trust, and inspire confidence and respect at all levels.
• Demonstrates strong negotiation and influencing skills to drive project outcomes.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload and reprioritise in accordance with the organisation's needs.
• A proactive and pragmatic approach to investigating and solving problems, strives for continuous improvement and identifies ways to deliver creative and innovative solutions.
• Strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity and empathy.
• Excellent IT skills in PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

Additional Information:

As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.

Salary: Circa £47,000.00 per annum, plus benefits.

The closing date for applications is the 19th April 2026, with interviews being arranged once shortlisting has been completed. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

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