Lead / Head of Project Management (Permanent) in Devon, Exeter

Lead / Head of Project Management (Permanent) in Devon, Exeter

Exeter +1 Full-Time 55000 - 65000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL)

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead project coordination and communication between teams for successful project delivery.
  • Company: Join a supportive team at HMP Channings Wood, part of the Ministry of Justice.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, private GP access, and financial rewards.
  • Other info: Inclusive workplace with strong focus on diversity and career progression.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in creating safe environments for prisoners and staff.
  • Qualifications: Experience in project management and SMSTS certification required.

The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 Β£ per year.

Location: HMP Channings Wood, Greenhill Ln, Denbury, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6DW

Contract: Fixed term contract for 12 months

Hours: Full Time, 39 hours - Monday-Friday

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Project Interface Lead to join our team at HMP Channings Wood, a category C Male prison.

As a Project Interface Lead you will be the communicator between MOJ project teams, contractors, stakeholders, and GFSL operational maintenance teams, ensuring effective coordination, communication, and resolution of interface issues to support successful project delivery of considerable expansion works.

You will facilitate collaboration across all parties, manage site-based project interfaces, mitigate operational risks, and ensure continuity between project implementation and business-as-usual maintenance activities. The role will also provide operational support to GFSL Supervisors and Site Managers to enable informed decision-making and smooth project handover.

We are looking for a Project Interface Lead with a combination of:

  • Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs and schedules.
  • SMSTS certification

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.

You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.

We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.

GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM Services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will complete transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.

Locations

ExeterDevon
Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL)

Contact Details:

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL) Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Lead / Head of Project Management (Permanent) in Devon, Exeter

Project Management
Communication Skills
Stakeholder Management
Risk Mitigation
Operational Support
Collaboration
Flexibility