Workforce Project Manager
Location: Northamptonshire
Contract: 3–6 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Working Pattern: Part-time, 2–3 days per week, onsite
Salary: £50,000–£58,000 FTE (pro rata for part-time hours)
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in workforce transformation, HR or organisational change? Do you have a strong understanding of UK employment legislation and the commercial considerations involved in managing a flexible workforce?
We are recruiting for a Workforce Project Manager to support a significant workforce transformation project within a complex, fast-paced, event-led organisation.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a high-impact project, assessing existing workforce arrangements, identifying legislative and operational risks, and developing a practical plan for the future.
Working closely with senior stakeholders across People, Legal, Finance, Technology and Operations, you will help shape a workforce model that balances compliance, cost efficiency, operational flexibility and employee experience.
This is a hands-on assignment suited to someone who can quickly understand a complex environment, bring structure to ambiguity and translate analysis into actionable recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
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Review current workforce arrangements across casual workers, agency staff, contractors and volunteers.
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Map existing contracts, policies, processes and systems to understand how different workforce groups are engaged.
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Analyse workforce expenditure, identify inefficiencies and highlight potential cost savings.
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Assess the implications of UK employment legislation, including Employment Rights Act reforms, worker status and agency worker regulations.
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Identify key compliance risks, operational gaps and opportunities for improvement.
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Develop options for a future workforce model, balancing legal compliance, commercial requirements and workforce flexibility.
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Build a robust business case, including financial implications, potential savings and implementation recommendations.
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Engage with senior stakeholders across HR, Legal, Finance, Technology, Events and Operations to develop and validate proposals.
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Support consultation planning, communications and change management to prepare managers for implementation.
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Establish project governance, guidance and processes to ensure sustainable outcomes beyond the assignment.
About You
You will be an experienced Project Manager who can combine strong analytical capability with a pragmatic, delivery-focused approach.
Ideally, you will bring:
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A proven track record of delivering workforce, HR or organisational change projects from initial analysis through to implementation planning.
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A solid working knowledge of UK employment law, ideally including worker status, IR35, agency worker regulations and Employment Rights Act reforms.
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Experience working with casual, contingent, seasonal or event-based workforces.
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Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret workforce data, assess expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities.
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Experience developing business cases and presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders.
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Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and build consensus across different functions.
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Strong project planning, governance and risk management capabilities.
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The ability to work at pace, prioritise effectively and deliver meaningful outcomes within a short contract.
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Clear communication skills and a practical understanding of how workforce changes affect people and day-to-day operations.
The Details
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Location: Northamptonshire.
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Working pattern: Part-time, 2–3 days per week, with all working days onsite.
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Contract length: Initially 3–6 months.
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Salary: £50,000–£58,000 FTE, pro rata to reflect the part-time working arrangement.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to lead a strategically important workforce project, influence senior-level decision-making and help shape a sustainable workforce model within a dynamic operational environment.
If you are a commercially minded Project Manager with relevant workforce transformation experience and can make an immediate impact, we would welcome your application.
