Project Manager

The Church of England

Project and Secretariat Manager supporting the Safeguarding Structures Team, tracking progress of the overall plan and documenting project management processes. Responsible for governance structures as the programme evolves.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management capabilities, including proficiency in methodologies such as PRINCE2 and Agile, alongside effective stakeholder engagement and governance support. Possesses excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills to manage complex projects and ensure compliance with quality assurance frameworks.

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Project Management MethodologiesGovernance FrameworksStakeholder ManagementRisk ManagementSecretariat Support

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk ManagementGovernance DocumentationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeProject Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPRINCE2 PractitionerPPQ

Industry Keywords

SafeguardingRegulatory BodiesChange ManagementCommittee StructuresChurch of England

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the work of the Safeguarding Structures Team.
Take responsibility for tracking progress of the overall plan.
Complete relevant project management documents.
Flag any risks and issues.
Record and manage decisions, dependencies and opportunities in all aspects of the work.
Support, maintain and implement governance structures as the programme evolves.
Leading the development and maintenance of the overall plan.
Line managing the programme coordination function.
Ensuring the agreed definitions of programme/project scope, goals and deliverables are adhered to in all documentation.
Coordination and writing of all project management documents for the Programme.
Completing update reports for key governance bodies.
Ensuring compliance with quality assurance framework for project management and change control.
Operational stakeholder engagement, relationship building and communication.
Support the programme board and advisory groups with planning agendas, setting priorities.
Act as Programme Board Secretary, providing formal secretariat support across Programme, and associated committees and groups.
Lead the planning and coordination of board and committee cycles.
Maintain accurate governance records.
Record, track, and follow up decisions, actions, risks, and issues arising from boards and committees.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent).
Knowledge of governance frameworks, committee structures, and secretariat functions.
Familiarity with risk management, reporting, and assurance processes.
Awareness of relevant regulatory, policy, or sector-specific requirements (where applicable).
Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including drafting high-quality papers, briefings, and minutes.
Proven stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management software.
Demonstrable experience in project or programme management, ideally in a complex or multi-stakeholder environment.
Experience providing secretariat support to boards, committees, or senior leadership groups.
Experience of producing reports, governance papers, and briefing materials.
Proven track record of managing stakeholders across different levels and organisations.
Experience of monitoring progress, risks, and actions within a structured governance framework.
Formal qualification in Project Management e.g. PMP (PMI), Prince2 Practitioner (Axelos), PPQ (APM) or equivalent certification, or working towards it is desirable.
Experience of working in one or more of these fields: safeguarding, regulatory bodies, scrutiny and audit, change management, HR, people and culture, and/or organisational development is desirable.
Experience of line management is desirable.
Understanding of the structures of the Church of England is desirable.

Benefits

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