Project Manager (18-Month FTC)

We’re looking for an organised, collaborative Project Manager to help us deliver meaningful change across our Group Functions. If you enjoy leading projects, building strong relationships, and working in a supportive environment where your growth is encouraged, this could be a great next step.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing end‑to‑end delivery of medium‑complexity projects or a small project portfolio
• Leading project planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting activities
• Communicating with stakeholders and senior leaders to support effective decision‑making
• Coordinating third‑party partners and managing dependencies
• Overseeing project budgets, resources and risks to ensure strong governance
• Applying agreed project management methodologies, standards and processes
• Identifying and securing the resources needed to deliver outcomes on time and to quality
• Sharing knowledge with the wider project community and supporting continuous improvement

Who we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in project management with a strong delivery focus, managing multiple projects at any one time
• Strong understanding of project governance, risk management and decision‑making frameworks
• Experience working within a platform and product model is advantageous
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple activities simultaneously
• Confidence working with stakeholders at all levels, including third‑party suppliers
• Strong communication skills with a collaborative approach
• Ability to manage budgets and monitor project economics effectively
• Commitment to continuous learning, development and sharing best practice

Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• There are many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• We’re creating net‑zero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable, modern offices across the UK, all designed to bring people together and elevate the in‑person experience

At L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all.

If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose.