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, costs, risks, issues, dependencies, and change. You will communicate delivery updates and recommendations, build stakeholder relationships, maintain alignment with time, cost, and quality expectations, and escalate when needed. UK travel may be required depending on the project or programme.
Requirements
- Have at least four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English and Mathematics, equivalent Level 2 qualifications, or relevant experience
- Have experience supporting project delivery, including planning, coordination, or reporting
- Understand project controls and risk, issue, and change management
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Use influencing and negotiation skills
- Be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality
- Be able to obtain Developed Vetting clearance
- Live within commutable distance of Cheltenham
Responsibilities
- Manage projects from initiation through completion
- Coordinate project scope, plans, schedules, and costs
- Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change
- Provide clear delivery updates and recommendations
- Build relationships with colleagues, suppliers, customers, and partner organisations
- Keep delivery aligned with time, cost, and quality expectations
- Escalate issues when support is needed
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years of service, plus 10.5 public and privilege holidays
- Flexible working arrangements, including part-time work, compressed hours, and flexible start and finish times
- Employee performance recognition scheme
- 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
Hiring Process
Online application and pre-screening questions → online Situational Judgement Test → application sift assessing motivation and skills → virtual technical and competency interview → conditional offer.