The Role
Project Manager in a personal injury law firm responsible for the delivery of system and operational projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery with minimal disruption to business as usual.
Responsibilities
- Scoping of projects from a resource focus following initial scope by the Business Analyst and relevant stakeholder.
- Management of project roadmaps and resource allocation.
- Co‑ordination of meetings with relevant parties throughout the project lifecycle.
- Development and maintenance of project RAID logs.
- Budget tracking.
- Communication and reporting to project stakeholders and senior management.
- Change management.
- Selection and maintenance of suitable project tracking software.
Person Specification
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Project Manager within the legal sector or professional services.
- Project management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, APM) or an MBA are highly desirable.
- Strong IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) required.
- General understanding of workflow/software development and roll‑out processes desired.
- Understanding of legal processes and terminology would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, strong organisational ability, and capacity to work under pressure.
- Experience of helping manage change in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to implement practical, effective solutions.
Salary & Hours
Salary of £50,000 – £60,000, dependent on experience.
Standard working hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Monday‑Thursday and 8:30 am – 5 pm Friday.
Hybrid Working
3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation.
Holiday
23 days holiday, rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. 3 holiday buy‑backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement.
Looking After Your Health
Private medical insurance available after 2 years’ service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme. 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more.
Work Life / Balance
Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.
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