Project Manager

The Vacancy

Job Title: Project Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Bradford/Petersfield/Chatham

Working Pattern: Hybrid—typically a couple of days a week in the office. Part-time or flexible arrangements are considered to support work-life balance. A fear of losing your current working flexibility shouldn't hinder you from applying for new opportunities, which is why we aim to match your existing flexible working arrangements where possible.

What We Offer:

• Holidays: 25 days holiday up to 30 days (depending on service)
• Pension: We know it is important to save for the future, that is why we will contribute up to 10%
• Maternity/Paternity: We realise that family time is important, we offer enhanced maternity (after successful completion of probation) and 4 weeks paternity leave
• Volunteering: 2 paid days to 'give back' to the charity of your choice
• Development: Learning for all
• Finance: Snoop Premium available to all colleagues
• Medical: Opportunity to opt in for Private Medical Insurance
• Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus

Job Description:

As a Project Manager you will manage key projects within the Group portfolio, with responsibilities including the coordination and completion of projects on time, to scope and within budget.

You will oversee all aspects of project delivery, leading the project team, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, monitoring and reporting project progress.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure projects are delivered following the Change Delivery Framework
• Ensure adequate governance is set up based on the project complexity level
• Successful delivery of projects to time, budget, scope that can realise expected benefits
• Working with Sponsor, Accountable Executive, and key stakeholders, support the development of the project business case, taking business and functional requirements into account when considering possible options
• Ensure that the project is adequately planned and well structured, resolving issues and initiating corrective action where necessary
• Lead, engage and motivate the project team to deliver Project objectives and outcomes
• Provide analysis and forecasting to help support the delivery of projects
• Prepare and maintain relevant plans, including project, critical path, communication and deployment plans
• Ensure that all risks and issues associated to the project are properly documented, reported and actively managed; proposing appropriate actions and accompanied by effective communication throughout the process

What will make you stand out?

• Experience as a Project Manager, ideally within a regulated industry
• A good understanding of the project management lifecycle and the role of a Project/Programme Manager within this
• Experience of working within complex change environments, managing small to medium projects simultaneously
• Effective co-ordination of tasks including project financials, and management of inter-dependencies including oversight of any risks and issues arising
• Strong knowledge and experience of Waterfall and/or Agile methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Advanced written and communication skills to support report writing and presentations of complex subject matter to stakeholders

Why Join Us:

• Flexible Working Hours: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements.
• Career Development: We provide opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth, including mentorship programs and training sessions.
• Inclusive Culture: We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our diversity and inclusion initiatives ensure that all voices are heard and valued.

Offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including credit, fraud, and employment references.

Who We Are:

At Vanquis, we have a simple purpose: to deliver caring banking so our customers can make the most of life's opportunities. Established in 1880, we're now a FTSE All Share company and leading specialist bank. We lend responsibly, providing tailored products and services to over 1.75 million UK customers.

We take care of our colleagues as well as our customers, working hard to create a rewarding and supportive work environment. That means competitive salaries, benefits, and a Group-wide recognition scheme. Everyone can enrol in our pension and after six months, you can join our 'Buy as You Earn' scheme.

We're about more than financial rewards though. We give everyone a voice in the business and room to be their authentic self. And we know you're here to build your career, so we help every colleague with training and development opportunities. Making sure there's always something new to learn.

Vanquis Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Here at Vanquis Banking Group, we embrace everyone's unique strengths and identities to be themselves at work. Regardless of how you identify yourself, your sexual orientation, martial or civil partner status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national background, faith, disability, or age – your experiences and background help enrich our teams, and most importantly help support our customers in the best way possible. At the end of the day, it's our people that help us to fulfil the reason why we're here in the first place: to help put people on a path to a better everyday life.

If there's anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether it's a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, we're available to help. You can contact us at

What We Offer

We don't just care about your work, we care about your health, wellbeing and life outside your working hours. That's why we offer we offer flexibility, empathy, and a wide range of resources to help you navigate life's ups and downs and feel your best. We encourage you to take ownership of your work-life blend, support others and make time to prioritise your wellbeing, our benefits include:

• Holidays: 25 days of annual leave (rising to 30 with service), and tailor your time off by buying or selling up to 5 extra days. Plus, with our flexible bank holiday policy, you can swap up to 4 days to celebrate what matters most to you—whether that's skipping Easter or switching up your Christmas plans.
• Pension: We'll boost your future with up to 10% employer contributions—because your tomorrow matters.
• Enhanced Leave: Enhanced maternity (post-probation) and 4 weeks paternity leave to paid neonatal and carers leave – we've got your back when it matters most.
• Workations: Why not take your laptop somewhere sunny? Work abroad for up to 20 days a year in approved countries. Yes, really.
• Paid Birthday Leave: Your birthday, your rules—take the day off and celebrate in style
• Volunteering: 2 paid days a year to volunteer for a cause close to your heart.
• Learning & Development: Access to Learning for all colleagues – because your growth matters.
• Financial Wellbeing: Stay on top of your finances with a free Snoop Premium subscription.
• Healthcare: Take care of your wellbeing with our easy self-pay Denplan scheme for dental care and feel confident knowing you can also choose Private Medical Insurance for extra reassurance when it matters most.

The Benefits

Competitive base salary and rewards

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday entitlement

one day accrued for each year of service (max 30 days)

Defined contribution pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Perks at Work

A perks platform of over 30,000 unique discounts

Volunteering

2 paid days to support a charity of your choice

Flexible, hybrid, & dynamic working policies

Personal & career development opportunities

Monthly and Quarterly Colleague Socials

Discounted gym membership

BUPA GP Service

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