Project Manager

Founded in 2007, First Intuition Limited Group (FI) is an award-winning, UK-based provider of predominantly accountancy training and apprenticeships. We currently have ~ 500 staff based across 8 physical locations and remotely, but we continue to grow rapidly. In April 2023, we secured investment from the private equity firm Apiary Capital who continue to support us in our growth plans, including two recent acquisitions of other First Intuition franchises.

Our success is due to our approach to training and our links with businesses. We work closely with organisations to precisely understand their needs and incorporate these into innovative course designs, where the interaction with students is tailored, personal and reflects their specific circumstances. We consider ourselves a national provider with locally held relationships. This enables us to deliver student focussed programmes and build strong relationships with all our clients, big or small.

With a talented team, we are dedicated to fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture that supports both personal and professional growth and were recently voted as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. This role is being created to further support and enhance the continued growth within FI Ltd group. It is critical to our business model that our UK/central teams work in unison with our centres to continue to deliver a fantastic service for our students, clients, and our teams.

To achieve this, we are seeking a highly skilled project manager to work within the FI Ltd group providing project management oversight to various pieces of work. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work across different areas of the business, focussing on improving efficiencies and delivering solutions. This role is critical to our success over the next 3-5 years and will work across all areas of the FI Ltd group. We’re looking for a solution-focussed individual with an ability to look at things differently, who has a deep understanding of the student journey.

THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project planning including defining the project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Allocate project resources, including team members, budgets, and equipment.
• Develop detailed project schedules and work plans.
• Identify potential risks and create mitigation strategies.
• Communicate with stakeholders regularly and provide details project updates to various stakeholder groups.
• Find solutions to improve efficiency across business functions.
• Drive continuous improvement plans for systems and technology.
• Use data insights to drive further business plans and support business decisions.

REPORTING CHAIN AND TASKING

You will report directly to the Director of Strategic Planning and Project Delivery, who will be your main point of contact. You will accept day to day tasks from other staff members as per processes agreed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is predominantly home-based with occasional travel to any of the FI Ltd or wider FI network locations. Volume of travel will be dependent on project schedule.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

• Experience in implementing enterprise systems across business areas including finance.
• Knowledge of project governance and reporting requirements.
• Proven experience as a project manager.

Desirable:

• Proficiency in project management software.
• Understanding of the accountancy education industry.
• Experience of project managing finance system implementation.

Skills:

• Excellent organisational, planning, prioritisation, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and environments.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Relationship building and ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels of the organisation.
• Consistency and attention to detail in all written work.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate information.
• Ability to work well in a team as well as independently.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave (based on full time hours) PLUS bank holidays.
• 3 Fl Days per year.
• Hybrid working available, equipment provided for homeworking.
• Flexible-working positive employer with a range of family-friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24-hour confidential access to counselling and support services.
• Competitive Pension.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Long term career prospects in a growing company.
• Employee perks including a range of discounts to suit your lifestyle.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting young people and vulnerable adults and follow Safer Recruitment processes. All successful candidates will need to complete a DBS check, with some roles requiring an Enhanced check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All staff are expected to share this commitment and adhere to our Safeguarding and Prevent Policy.

First Intuition does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.