Project Management Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you a 2x Project Management Officer looking for a new opportunity? I am working with East Sussex Council
Rate – £200 to £250+ per day
** 2 days remote working – 3 days office based in Lewes **
Your Role
- This role is working on a programme of work with Local Authorities with a purpose to migrate schools systems across several hundred schools. Modules being implemented are Schools Management Information Systems and Financial Management Systems.
The programme is made of multiple fast paced projects, with end dates for delivery by March 2024.
Typical tasks will include: updating project documents including programme reports & risk registers; liaising with senior management team; monitoring timescales and budgets.
Essentials
- Strong leader with public sector experience in managing and updating programme documentation & systems, multiple stakeholders & suppliers with excellent communication skills, both written and verbally.
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV.
We regularly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: £200.00-£250.00 per day
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lewes: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Project Management wihtin a Council: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lewes
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Project Management Officer roles across Fox Morris Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25 - £31 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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