Project Manager
GCHQ is the United Kingdom's intelligence, security and cyber agency, working to identify, analyse and disrupt threats to the UK.
About Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ)
A UK public body whose statutory function includes foreign-focused signals intelligence. GCHQ uses technical capabilities, analysis and online effects across counter-terrorism, cyber security, serious and organised crime, strategic advantage and support to defence. It has publicly described responsible AI use in its national-security mission.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will manage projects from initiation through completion, independently or within multidisciplinary teams. You will coordinate scope, plans, schedules and costs; manage risks, issues and dependencies; and provide clear updates and recommendations. You will build working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, customers and partner organisations, keeping delivery aligned with time, cost and quality expectations.
Requirements
- Have at least four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English and Mathematics, equivalent Level 2 qualifications, or relevant equivalent experience
- Have experience supporting project delivery
- Understand planning, coordination, reporting and project controls
- Understand risk, issue and change management
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues
- Demonstrate stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills
- Be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality
- Be able to obtain Developed Vetting
- Live within a commutable distance of Cheltenham, Samlesbury or Manchester
Responsibilities
- Manage projects from initiation through completion
- Coordinate project scope, plans, schedules and costs
- Manage risks, issues and dependencies
- Provide updates and recommendations for decision-making
- Build relationships with colleagues, suppliers, customers and partners
- Keep delivery aligned to time, cost and quality expectations
- Escalate delivery issues when required
- Travel within the UK when required
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements, including part-time work, compressed hours and flexible start and finish times
- 25 days of annual leave rising to 30 days after five years, plus 10.5 public and privilege holidays
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym, restaurant and on-site coffee-bar facilities at some locations
- Paid parental and adoption leave
- Mentoring and coaching
Hiring Process
Initial online application and pre-screening questions → online Situational Judgement Test → application sift → virtual technical and competency-based interview → conditional offer.