Senior​/Project Managers x2

MAKE STRATEGY A REALITY | ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH | CHOOSE YOUR PATH As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last.

We're seeking a Project Managers to help us take vision to value and create lasting impact for our central government client.

Please note, this is an initial 3-6 month PAYE umbrella contract that will require onsite working in London 1-2 days per week.

As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and managing a complex courts reform delivery programme. You will provide the essential programme structure, governance, and coordination needed to drive delivery of reform recommendations across a multi-agency environment. Your work will directly contribute to transforming how the criminal justice system operates by facilitating collaboration between the various agencies.

• Establish and lead complex transformation programmes, including mobilisation, planning, delivery management, and reporting
• Design and operate governance structures, assurance processes, and decision-making forums to ensure effective programme oversight
• Facilitate and engage senior stakeholders across multiple organisations to build consensus and coordinate efforts
• Manage interdependencies across work streams and organisations, ensuring alignment and effective hand-offs between delivery phases
• Develop forward plans, delivery roadmaps, and milestone tracking to transition recommendations from policy development into operational implementation
• Analyse data and develop performance reporting to provide evidence-based insights for decision-making
• Coordinate dependency management, reporting, and benefits tracking across a complex, multi-agency delivery environment
• Support stakeholder engagement activities to ensure effective delivery and sustained commitment throughout the programme

• Proven experience designing and operating governance structures within large-scale transformation programmes
• Eligible for enhanced DBS check (rehabilitation of offenders act exempt due to nature of the role and organisation)
• Track record of managing interdependencies and coordinating delivery across multiple organisations
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, with demonstrated ability to work with senior leaders
• Experience developing strategic delivery roadmaps and managing policy-to-implementation transitions
• Capability in data analysis, performance reporting, and evidence-based insight generation
• Working knowledge of government and regulated environments, ideally within justice, policing, criminal justice, or public sector reform
• Excellent communication and consensus-building abilities
• Resilience and adaptability when managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail in managing intricate delivery timelines

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position. This is a temporary employee (PAYE) opportunity working via an Umbrella company.

North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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