Faculty Project Manager

Red Personnel seeks a Faculty Project Manager for a London-based client, a respected national membership body. This full-time, 6-month fixed-term contract pays £19.66 hourly, with hybrid working (two days in the office). Reporting to senior stakeholders, you will support a portfolio of strategic initiatives across specialist Faculties, coordinating expert committees and professional networks. Key duties include managing project timelines, facilitating communication among members, and ensuring alignment with quality standards. You will contribute to policy development and continuous improvement efforts. The role demands strong organisational abilities, stakeholder engagement skills, and experience in project coordination within a membership or professional services setting. Start ASAP following interviews on 7 August 2026.

Project Manager (Faculties) – 6‑Month Fixed-Term temporary role Hourly rate: £19.66 | 35 hours per week Contract to: February 2027 Location: Central London (hybrid, 2 days office / 3 days remote) Start: ASAP Interviews: 7 August 2026 (with a start soon thereafter) Our client is a long-established, nationally recognised professional membership organisation. Through its specialist Faculties, expert committees and professional networks, it sets standards, supports members throughout their careers and contributes to national policy and practice. The organisation has a collaborative culture, a strong focus on quality and a clear commitment to continuous improvement.

Overview The Project Manager will support a portfolio of strategic projects across the organisation’s Faculties, spanning professional, policy and service development. Working cross-functionally and with senior stakeholders, you will ensure that key initiatives are well planned, governed and delivered effectively. You will manage multiple projects concurrently, maintaining oversight of scope, timelines, risks and interdependencies. As a central coordinating point, you will work closely with Faculty Chairs, governance committees, senior leaders and colleagues to keep activity aligned, decisions recorded and progress on track.

Key responsibilities Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of cross‑Faculty projects from initiation to completion Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, governance arrangements and risk registers Monitor progress, manage risks and issues, and coordinate appropriate action Provide clear, timely reporting and updates to senior stakeholders and governance groups Support implementation of project outcomes and identify opportunities to refine approach and process Ensure delivery to agreed timescales and quality standards Build effective relationships with Faculty Chairs, Executive Committees, senior leaders and external stakeholders Act as the main point of contact for project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle Plan and facilitate meetings, workshops and other engagement activity Prepare concise, well‑structured agendas, papers, reports and presentations Oversee project administration, including scheduling, logistics, action tracking and document management Monitor project expenditure, liaise with finance colleagues and process project‑related invoices and expenses Provide operational support to Faculty activities (elections, awards, web content, governance processes) Contribute to the development of project management approaches and governance frameworks Promote consistency, proportionate governance and a culture of continuous improvement

About you You are an organised, confident project professional, comfortable working with senior stakeholders, managing multiple priorities and maintaining oversight of complex activity. Essential Experience managing multiple projects within a complex organisation Strong planning, organisational and coordination skills Proven stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills Experience developing project plans, managing risks and reporting progress Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including reports and presentations Experience coordinating meetings and supporting governance and/or committee activity High standard of administration and attention to detail Ability to prioritise, use initiative and work with a good degree of autonomy Proficiency in Microsoft Office and commonly used project management tools