Contract Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

• Location Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

We are a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.

The Project Portfolio Manager will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and align with our strategic objectives. Your role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities, starting with the comprehensive oversight and management of a diverse portfolio of projects. These projects encompass a wide array of initiatives, from curriculum enhancements to infrastructure improvements, process development, and the integration of cutting‑edge educational technologies.

You will be a source of project management expertise, developing and implementing best practices to improve project outcomes. The role will also be instrumental in mitigating risks and handling unforeseen challenges that may arise during project execution. In summary, the Project Portfolio Manager role is both strategic and hands‑on. It involves the alignment of projects to our vision, the orchestration of the project portfolio to optimise the sequencing of activities, whilst ensuring that individual projects are delivered to a high standard, on time, and within budget.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive portfolio of projects, including scope, objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Lead project teams, set project priorities, and allocate resources effectively.
• Monitor and report on project progress, identify issues, and implement solutions to ensure successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements and ensure alignment with the College’s goals.
• Provide regular project status updates to senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Develop and implement project management best practices and standards.
• Manage project risks and issues, developing and implementing mitigation plans.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, communication, and knowledge sharing within project teams.

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary between £46,663 - £51,448 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.

• Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with SYPA- 17.1%
• Annual leave - 37 Days (273.8 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours) - this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
• Health and wellbeing, we offer Employee assistance programme through Bupa
• Occupational Health through PAM
• Free eye tests for VDU users
• Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses

Further information can be found on our Benefits and Career Development pages.

We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us.

As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant, we’re pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.

We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex‑offenders can be found here Safeguarding.

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As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Closing date: 4th January 2026

Please be aware - If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.