Project Team Leader

Position:
Project Team Leader (Contract)

Organisation: HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS)

Location: Hybrid / UK-based (occasional travel as required)

Day Rate: £425 per day (Outside IR35)

Contract Length: Up to 6 months initially (with potential extension)

HMCTS is delivering high-profile change activity that requires strong coordination across delivery teams, work streams and governance forums. Clear leadership, robust planning and reliable reporting are essential to maintain pace and control.

We are seeking a Project Team Leader who can coordinate delivery activity across one or more work streams, supporting the Project/Programme leadership with planning, governance, RAID management and delivery reporting.

• Coordinate work packages and deliverables with stakeholders to ensure activity progresses and deadlines are met.
• Oversee monitoring of project plans and manage RAID/action tracking to support delivery control.
• Lead logistical coordination for stakeholder sessions and ensure actions are accurately recorded, owned and closed.
• Support workstream planning and issue/risk management, escalating where required to maintain delivery.
• Collate information and support delivery progress reporting and briefing packs for senior stakeholders.

• Demonstrable experience leading/coordinating delivery teams or work streams in complex programmes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and delivery reporting capability.
• Security Clearance (SC) – essential (active SC preferred; otherwise must be eligible and willing to undergo SC vetting).
• Comfortable working at pace with multiple moving parts.