Overview
We are seeking a motivated and developing Junior Project Manager to support the delivery of Defence programmes and projects within complex, regulated environments. This role is ideal for someone early in their project management career who is looking to build experience across the full project lifecycle while working alongside experienced Programme and Project Managers.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
The Junior Project Manager will support delivery activities across a portfolio of projects, contributing to planning, reporting, governance, and stakeholder engagement under the guidance of senior colleagues. You will gain exposure to Defence, Government, policing and intelligence domains while developing core project management capability.
You will support the daytoday management of projects, change activity, and new business initiatives for a Government client. This is a fulltime, permanent role. Security clearance will be required and supported as part of the role.
You will work as part of a multifunctional delivery team, helping to ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed scope, schedule, cost, and quality expectations. This role offers structured development, mentoring, and training in recognisedproject management methods and tools.
Your Responsibilities include:
* Support the planning and coordination of project activities to ensure delivery against agreed milestones
* Assist with maintaining project schedules, action logs, RAID logs, and project documentation
* Contribute to internal and external project reporting on a weekly and monthly basis
* Support coordination of internal teams and thirdparty suppliers
* Assist with management of project scope, requirements, and acceptance criteria
* Support risk and issue management activities, escalating where appropriate
* Participate in customer meetings and briefings as a supporting team member
* Help maintain strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders
* Ensure project activities comply with governance, quality standards, and contractual obligations
* Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement activities
Work Schedule
Full-time hybrid/remote
You Will Have
* Experience supporting projects or workstreams within a structured delivery environment
* Awareness of project delivery approaches such as Agile and Waterfall
* Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
* A logical, analytical approach to problem solving
* Willingness to learn and develop core project management skills
Requirements
* UK national status eligible for security clearance essential for Defence project management.
Benefits
* Annual leave
* Company pension
* Private medical insurance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Work from home
To apply for this job please visit lnkd.in.
