Project Manager, 14 month Fixed Term Contract (salary up to £85,000)

Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners World magazine. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people a month across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps and live events.

We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We’re here to inspire, fuel, encourage and educate.

Whether it’s the big things, or the little things; from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation – we help bring our audiences joy!

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and successfully delivering a strategically important change management project, covering multiple systems and workflow changes within our subscriptions and customer marketing business unit. This role involves coordinating internal and external resources, ensuring the project is delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The Project Manager will also oversee all aspects of resourcing and prioritisation of work, set and manage people to deadlines and monitor / summarise progress.

Project Planning and Execution:

• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with senior leaders and other staff members.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.

Stakeholder Management:

• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand the project requirements and deliverables.
• Ensure all stakeholders are kept informed of project progress, issues, and outcomes.

Resource Management:

• Define project tasks and resource requirements.
• Manage project resource allocation and workloads.
• Coordinate the recruitment or assignment of project personnel.

Risk, Issue and Dependency Management:

• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project risks regularly and update risk management plans as needed.
• Manage project issues to minimise their impact.
• Manage project dependencies and ensure they do not impact the delivery of key project milestones.

Quality Management:

• Ensure the project meets high-quality standards and client expectations.
• Conduct quality assurance tests and evaluations.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Track project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
• Manage reporting to ensure all impacted stakeholders are updated on the status of the project.
• Report and escalate issues as needed to management.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, for example project plans, RAID logs and status reports.

Requirements

• Proven working experience in project management.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum and Waterfall.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management software (e.g., MS Project, JIRA).
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival
• Immediate Community webinars, well-being initiatives and Mental Health First aiders
• 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday. Our offices will be closed between Christmas and New Year’s which are in addition to your annual entitlement
• Tailored training and development through our Love Learning platform
• A progressive and transparent culture with clear career progression
• Flexible / hybrid working plus early finish Fridays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced Family Policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave. We also provide a pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers policy
• Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance
• A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces

At Immediate, we pride ourselves on our open, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers our people to thrive and give their best. We care deeply about our people, environment, and impact. Our active Diversity & Inclusion network, comprehensive well-being programs, and clear sustainability strategies reflect this commitment.

People are at the heart of our business and creating a diverse and inclusive working environment is extremely important to us. Immediate is an equal opportunities employer. We’ll never treat anyone less favourably because of their sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital/civil partnerships, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability. We’re also committed to supporting applications from those who are returning to work following a career break, maternity leave or caring responsibilities.

Immediate is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a difference.