Project Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

Application Deadline: 27 February 2026

Department: Corporate Services

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Remote

Reporting To: Programme Manager/Senior Project Manager

Compensation: GBP 45,000 / year

Description

Our Central Division plays a vital role in ensuring that our operational and administrative functions are delivered efficiently, enabling us to maintain the highest standards of care across our organisation.

Priory is looking to recruita Project Manager, on a fixed-term contract (12 months), to join the team. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week.

PRINCE 2 Practitioner required, Agile Project Manager optional.

Location of the role:

Remote - working under the IT Department. Regular travel to Bristol and London Offices, as well as our sites and offices.

What you'll be doing

As a member of the Projects and Programme Department reporting to the Programme Manager/Senior Project Manager, you are responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of a variety of projects covering but not limited to development, systems and business change.

The Project Manager's responsibility is to ensure that projects deliver the required products and benefits, to the required standards of quality and within the specified constraints of time and budget.

What you'll bring to the role

• Experience of delivering multiple, complex projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of project methodologies and some experience of applying them appropriately in different contexts (e.g. PRINCE 2, AGILE).
• To have a working knowledge of effective project management methods, contributing to the current position and future strategy for project management within the group.
• Working with the Head of Projects, Programme Manager/Senior Project Manager, Suppliers, Central and Divisional teams to plan and develop the future strategic projects and programmes for the organisation in line with the group business plan. Supporting the development of business cases and plans to exploit current and future business opportunities.
• Responsible for the delivery of projects efficiently, within budget and planned timescales, managing the risk and resourcing of the projects and working with senior teams and steering groups to prioritise effectively during the lifecycle of the projects/programmes.
• Identify, manage business and project risks and change, including the development of mitigation and contingency plans across the projects.
• Working in conjunction with the project team and Programme Manager/Senior Project Manager to prepare and present project reporting such as highlight reports and update reports, etc. within the Project Team and at a project level.
• Responsible for the process mapping of current and to be states within projects and working with senior teams and steering groups to agree this and deliver the new signed off process.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent negotiation and relationship building skills

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Car Allowance payment per month
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + additional day's leave for your Birthday!
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Initial Disclosure Check Cost covered, if applicable to role
• 'My Possible Self' App and health-related benefits
• Online discounts and cashback rewards - Priory Perks
• Smart Technology scheme (qualifying period)
• Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period)
• Smart Holidays (qualifying period)
• Gym Flex (qualifying period)
• Healthcare Cash Plan - Simply Health Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• 'Cash for Colleagues' - Employee referral scheme
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Parental Leave Gift

Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the full job description attached prior to making an application.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.