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 to completion, independently or within multidisciplinary teams. You will coordinate scope, plans, schedules and cost; manage risks, issues and dependencies; maintain delivery against time, cost and quality expectations; and provide clear updates and recommendations. You will work with colleagues, suppliers, customers and partner organisations.
Requirements
- At least four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above including English and Mathematics, equivalent Level 2 qualifications, or relevant equivalent experience
- Capability aligned to the Project Delivery Capability Framework for a Project Manager at HEO level
- Experience supporting project delivery
- Understanding of planning, coordination, reporting and project controls
- Understanding of risk, issue and change management
- Stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills
- British citizenship or dual British nationality
- Eligibility for Developed Vetting
Responsibilities
- Manage projects from initiation through completion
- Coordinate scope, plans, schedules and cost
- Manage risks, issues and dependencies
- Provide updates and recommendations for decision-making
- Build relationships with suppliers, customers and partner organisations
- Maintain delivery against time, cost and quality expectations
- Escalate issues when support is needed
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements including part-time work, compressed hours, and flexible start and finish times
- 25 days' annual leave rising to 30 days after five years, plus 10.5 public and privilege holidays
- Employee performance recognition scheme
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars at some locations
- Paid parental and adoption leave
- Travel-cost reimbursement for eligible in-person recruitment and vetting appointments
Hiring Process
Online application with pre-screening questions → online Situational Judgement Test → application sift → virtual technical and competency interview → conditional offer.