Our purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and purpose-driven Operations Project Manager to work at the heart of Strategy & Operations. Acting as an extension of the Director of Strategy & Operations, you will provide structure, momentum and cross-organisational coordination to key programmes, governance cycles and leadership activities.
You will thrive in ambiguity, bring clarity to complexity, and work confidently with senior stakeholders across our business. If you enjoy driving actions to completion, anticipating risks, unblocking issues and supporting senior leaders in delivering strategic outcomes, this role offers a unique opportunity to operate at the centre of a high-performing organisation.
Job Title: Operations Project Manager
Location: Basingstoke
Your Role
The role provides operational leadership, delivery assurance, coordination and strategic support across Strategy & Operations, acting as a force-multiplier for the Director and a key liaison with the HR Director to support "Right People, Right Skills, Right Time, Right Place" initiative. It ensures alignment, governance discipline, foresight, progress tracking and cross-functional collaboration.
* Governance & Delivery Assurance - drive Strategy Execution Plan and Operations BAU milestone tracking, surface risks, validate updates, ensure disciplined coordination.
* Prioritisation and Action Management - prioritise Operations demands, prepare briefings, oversee action follow-through, remove obstacles.
* Stakeholder Engagement - coordinate across Operations, Finance, HR, Communications, Delivery, Growth and the wider business.
* Planning & Forward Coordination - shape reporting cadences, leadership rhythms, and high-value meetings, working with other teams.
* Data, Insights & Performance - support creation and maintenance of metrics, dashboards and executive reporting.
* Culture & Behaviours - role‑model professionalism, judgement, confidentiality and inclusive behaviours.
Transferrable Skills and Experience
* Strong project/programme management foundations.
* Familiar with HR processes eg recruitment.
* Experience supporting Director-level or C‑suite stakeholders.
* Confident in handling sensitive information.
* Skilled in cross-functional coordination and governance.
This role requires candidates to hold or be willing to undergo a high level of security clearance prior to commencing the role.
Your benefits
* 26 Days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible).
* Pension - Double matching contributions of up to 10%.
* Life assurance.
* Companywide incentive plans.
* Flexible benefits such as increased holidays, travel, dental, critical illness and more.
* Perks at work - employee discounts.
* Employee assistance programme / virtual GP.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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