At Winn Group, we're more than a business. We're a driving force in the North East, delivering nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services for victims of non-fault accidents. Our mission is simple: to be the best one-stop shop for accident management and rehabilitation. As the parent company of Winn Solicitors and On Hire, we lead the market in Personal Injury Law. With a 4.8 Star rating by Trustpilot, we provide an excellent service for the client from start to finish.
We are looking for an experienced and driven IT Project Manager to join our IT and Change Department. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering strategic IT and business change initiatives across the Winn Group. Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will lead multiple projects from inception through to successful delivery, helping to drive innovation, operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage IT and Change projects across the Winn Group, ensuring delivery within agreed timescales and budgets.
- Create, maintain and execute detailed project plans, monitoring progress against key milestones.
- Produce and maintain comprehensive project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across the IT and Change Department to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Manage project budgets, costs and billing requirements.
- Oversee multiple projects simultaneously at various stages of execution.
- Identify, assess and manage project risks, implementing appropriate contingency plans where required.
- Monitor and report on project performance, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support project implementations, including occasional out-of-hours work where necessary.
About You
To succeed in this role, we're looking for someone who brings a blend of must-have skills and experiences, along with those extra special qualities that can really make a difference to our team and business.
Skills and Experience
- Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong project planning, organisation and documentation skills.
- Ability to plan, prioritise and manage resources effectively within a collaborative team environment.
- Experience working towards project KPIs and delivery targets.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building ability.
- IT literate with a strong understanding of technology-driven projects.
- Systematic and thorough approach to project management.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
About Us
At Winn Group, we prioritise your wellbeing and growth, celebrating every milestone. With ample progression opportunities and funded learning initiatives, we invest in your future. Join us and be a part of a team that upholds values such as Integrity, Respect, Loyalty, and Reliability and prioritises your success, wellbeing, and fosters your growth.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: Up to £40,000 depending on experience
- Generous Holiday Package: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, an additional birthday holiday, and options to buy or sell holidays (subject to eligibility).
- Employee Development: Funded learning initiatives, SQE Apprenticeships, and Training Contracts (subject to application).
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours, on-site parking (subject to availability), and benefits like the Corporate Metro Scheme and Bike to Work Scheme (T&C's apply).
- Wellbeing Support: Virtual GP, Bereavement Support, Discounted Health Checks, Annual Flu Jab and Free Eye Tests.
- Social and Charitable Events: Across the year we host a range of events, including a Christmas party, as well as an Annual Awards Night. Each year we support a local charity and host numerous fundraising events to raise money for a good cause. We have raised over £150,000 for numerous local charities across the North East.
Working Hours
This role is Full Time based on 35 Hours per week. We are also fully office based in Byker, Newcastle.
Next Steps?
If you feel this role is the right fit for you, then Apply Now!
If your application meets our criteria, a member of HR will be in contact to discuss this opportunity further. After this if you are successful, you will be invited to a face-to-face interview.
If you are unsuccessful, you will be notified. However, if you don't receive any communication from us within four weeks of sending your CV, your application was not successful.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
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Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1PL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK? If so, from when?
Experience:
- IT project management: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
