At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting IT projects that make a real difference for children and families.
- Company: Join Cafcass, a digital organisation rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2024.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous holidays, a great pension, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Work remotely with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that uses technology to support over 140,000 children annually.
- Qualifications: Experience in IT project management and strong leadership skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 46200 £ per year.
While predominantly known for the role Cafcass takes in supporting almost 140,000+ children and young people in family court cases, our targeted use of technology is a key factor in ensuring we are at the forefront of our sector. A digital organisation rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2024, our IT team, in collaboration with our private sector partners, provides the technology that is a critical enabler for our diverse, flexible, mobile workforce.
We are seeking an IT Project Manager to support the successful delivery of a portfolio of IT projects and programmes across Cafcass. Working closely with the IT team, our partners and stakeholders from the wider business, you will lead the delivery of a number of IT projects, provide leadership to project teams, and ensure that agreed outcomes and benefits are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and manage IT projects from initiation through to implementation.
- Provide visible leadership to project teams.
- Plan and manage multiple projects concurrently within agreed governance.
- Select and apply appropriate delivery methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall).
- Manage project budgets, risks, issues and dependencies.
- Ensure project benefits are clearly defined, tracked and realised.
- Challenge assumptions and provide assurance on plans, delivery and outcomes.
- Report progress, risks and finances to sponsor boards and senior leaders.
- Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders, PMO and suppliers.
About you:
You will be a confident and experienced IT Project Manager with strong leadership capability and a track record of delivering change in demanding environments. You will have:
- Substantial IT project management experience, including risk, issue and budget management.
- Experience of leading project teams and working with external suppliers.
- Distinctive blend of business, IT, financial and communication skills.
- In depth theoretical and hands-on experience of project management methodologies e.g. agile, waterfall.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Experience working with sensitive and confidential data.
- A strong desire to have a positive impact on the support we offer Children and Families.
Desirable:
- Practitioner‑level project management qualification.
- Degree‑level qualification (preferably IT‑related).
What we offer:
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer generous annual leave (28 days rising to 33 days with 5 years’ continuous service), a Local Government Pension Scheme with significant employer contribution and a range of other financial and non-financial benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing.
Where you will work:
If you join us, whilst your contractual office base will be one of the 30+ offices we have across England, it is highly likely you will work remotely as you will be part of a team based around the country. However, you can expect some level of national travel for things like meetings with your team, project stakeholders and key suppliers.
We look forward to hearing from you.
IT Project Manager employer: Cafcass
As a leading organisation in the Hampshire & Dorset area, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring every team member feels supported and empowered. Our commitment to professional growth is reflected in our extensive wellbeing support and excellent benefits package, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery for children and families. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a collaborative and inspiring work environment.
