AMS PSR

On behalf of the CPS, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager - Inside IR35 for a 6 Month contract (with possible extension) based Hybrid - Remote & 40% in CPS Office.

The CPS prosecutes criminal cases that have been investigated by the police and other investigative organisations in England and Wales. The CPS is independent, and they make their decisions independently of the police and government. Their duty is to make sure that the right person is prosecuted for the right offence, and to bring offenders to justice wherever possible.

The CPS are passionate about ensuring that they are a top-performing organisation and a great place to work. They are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and creating a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work, and individuality is truly appreciated. Find Your Purpose - Join the CPS and have a future that matters.

As a Senior Project Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

• Define, document, and execute mixed-size projects, participating in all phases.
• Engage with financial teams, create plans & lead these through project management processes.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships and ensure communication plans are followed.
• Identify, measure, and track project benefits; manage risks and issues.
• Estimate costs, timescales, and resources; prepare and track realistic project plans; ensure project delivery within budget and timeline.

You'll have:

• Demonstrable Senior Project Management experience - ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills - internal & external.
• Expert communication & interpersonal skills.
• Communications planning knowledge.
• An understanding of Finance - desirable.
• A relevant PM qualification - APM or similar - desirable.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the CPS guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

The CPS guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".