Overview
Go back British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)Project Manager - 36 hours
The closing date is 03 June 2026
Are you an experienced Project Manager who can drive projects from initiation through to delivery? Do you thrive in a role where organisation, communication, and continuous improvement are key?
We are looking for a Project Manager to join BPAS, reporting to the Head of Programme Management Office (PMO). In this role, you will be responsible for delivering assigned projects across the organisation, ensuring they are effectively scoped, planned, and delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
You will work closely with stakeholders across BPAS, supporting organisational priorities through effective project delivery, governance, reporting, and change management.
The role
As Project Manager, you will manage projects from initiation through to closure, coordinating stakeholders and maintaining oversight of timelines, risks, issues, and project outcomes. You will develop and maintain project plans and supporting documentation, provide regular reporting and updates, and support effective communication across cross-functional teams.
The role will also involve supporting governance processes, facilitating project handovers, identifying lessons learned, and contributing to the continuous improvement of project delivery practices across BPAS.
This is a permanent, full time role working on a hybrid arrangement over Monday to Friday. Travel to BPAS Head Office will typically be monthly, although this will vary depending on project needs.
Main duties of the job
* Manage assigned projects from initiation through to closure, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality standards
* Define project scope, deliverables, milestones, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders
* Maintain accurate project documentation including project plans, risk and issue logs, highlight reports, and governance records
* Build and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders, operational teams, subject matter experts, and external partners
* Coordinate communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams to support effective project delivery and change management
* Prepare and present project reports, dashboards, and updates to stakeholders and senior leads as required
* Identify, monitor, and escalate project risks, issues, and dependencies appropriately, supporting continuous improvement and lessons learned activities
About You
You'll have proven experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, including planning, reporting, and risk management, and be confident working with stakeholders.
Strong organisation and prioritisation skills are essential, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and produce clear, accurate reporting. You'll have a sound understanding of project management principles and methodologies, or hybrid approaches.
We are also looking for:
* Competent in Microsoft Office & tools such as MS Project
* Recognised project management qualification (desirable)
About us
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)is the UK's largest independent reproductive healthcare charity, providing evidence-based, not-for-profit reproductive healthcare. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS, offering abortion care, contraception, and STI testing and treatment across the country.
When you join BPAS, you become part of a values-driven organisation where compassion, professionalism, and choice guide everything we do. You will help remove barriers to safe reproductive care while supporting people to make informed choices about their health and futures.
Working with us - benefits include:
* 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Life assurance at 3 salary
* Defined contribution pension scheme
* Access to GP 24/7, 365 days a year
* MyMindPal mental fitness app and 24/7 counselling support
* Online discounts, discounted gym membership, and other lifestyle benefits
* Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance
Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity
BPAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services, and all staff share this responsibility. Recruitment follows safer-recruitment principles and includes appropriate pre-employment checks.
We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.
Job responsibilities
A full job description and salary information is attached and available for you to download and review.
Further information
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, although we aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool.
If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch, we are happy to help.
Salary £50,000 per annum
Hours of Work Monday to Thursday 09:00 to 17:00 | Friday 09:00 to 15:30
Location Hybrid working with visits to BPAS Head office typically on a monthly basis. This could vary depending on project needs. Travel may also be required to other BPAS locations in line with business needs
Apply now Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.
Values & eligibility All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman\'s right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Application outcome If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
References & pre-employment checks All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and details of any gaps in employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent working experience
* Recognised project management qualification (or desire to acquire one)
General
* Do you support a woman\'s right to choose abortion?
* Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship.
* Are you aware we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role?
* This role is for 36 hours per week over Monday to Friday. Can you commit to this working pattern?
* This is a hybrid contract with travel to Head Office in Leamington Spa typically once a month. This could be more depending on project needs. Are you able to travel to Leamington Spa?
* Please add any further information or statements, if required, to support your application.
Experience
* Proven experience managing projects from initiation to delivery, including planning, risk management, and reporting
* Experience liaising with multiple stakeholders to achieve project objectives
* Experience supporting change initiatives or service improvement projects
* Experience in regulated or healthcare-related environments
Skills & Knowledge
* Understanding of project management principles, tools, and techniques (e.g., Agile, Prince2, or hybrid approaches).
* Tell me about your awareness of governance, compliance, and risk management processes in projects
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
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