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Project Manager

British Cycling
Organisation
British Cycling
Salary
Up to £45,000 dependent on experience
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date
3 August 2025
Job Description
About British Cycling
British Cycling exists to bring the joy of cycling to everyone.

We have embarked on an exciting new journey, with a modernised commercial and events offering grounded in social impact and storytelling, harnessing the spotlight and inspiration of our athlete’s performance on the world stage, and our growing portfolio of major events.

We are working towards our three key priorities outlined in our strategy; to support and grow the sport to make cycling more inclusive and accessible, to lead on the world stage by winning and winning well, and to drive social impact by tackling inequalities through providing opportunities.

About you
Ready to make an impact? British Cycling is seeking a Project Manager to oversee and guide high- priority projects that are critical to our modernisation. You'll play a central role in driving change, fostering innovation, and bringing our major events vision to life. This means you'll be responsible for project design, ruthless prioritisation, and navigating complex interdependencies and risks. Your focus will be on enabling our talented internal teams and subject matter experts to deliver results and engage effectively with stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities:
Project & Programme Leadership
Defines and aligns project scope and outcomes with long-term strategic goals.
Develops and manages comprehensive plans (milestones, resources, budgets and outcomes) and maintains documentation and audit trails
Designs and facilitates purposeful meetings
Monitors progress, risks, and critical issues, providing strategic oversight and reports to senior leadership.

Project Execution
Manages interdependencies and defines priorities across the project portfolio within the broader organisational context.
Establishes and maintains robust project governance frameworks.
Provides expert project management guidance, enabling effective execution by internal teams.
Advises on consultation strategies to ensure appropriate stakeholder input (engagement led by others).
Manages project closure, including handover, lessons learned, and legacy planning.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
Experience
Proven track record as a Senior Project or Programme Manager, delivering complex, high-impact projects
Demonstrable experience in managing project portfolios with significant interdependencies and strategic importance.
Familiarity with product development methodologies, a customer and data first approach, and the benefits of digital transformation.

Skills
Ability to think strategically and translate complex problems into optimal, structured delivery approaches, aligning short-term actions with long-term objectives.
Capability to chair meetings as required, and otherwise support efficient, outcome-based meetings schedules
Expert capability in managing interdependencies and defining priorities across multiple concurrent projects.
Highly organised, comfortable and effective in fast-paced, evolving environments, able to balance multiple demands simultaneously, and take ownership and accountability for tasks and decisions as appropriate
Analytical, pragmatic, and decisive in identifying and resolving complex challenges
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for concise, senior-level reporting and ability to influence at all levels.
Understanding of the needs of internal and external stakeholders and how to drive accountability and execute the project through a RACI approach
Proficient in a range of modern tools and technologies that support efficient and effective ways of working and enables collaboration
Highly skilled at engaging and managing multiple internal and external stakeholders

What are the perks?
Competitive Salary
Cycle to Work Scheme
Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)
Holiday purchase scheme
Life Assurance
Pension

How to apply
Send us your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role and why you feel you meet the criteria via the apply button below.

Applications close: 3rd August 2025
Shortlisting: W/C 4th August 2025
Interviews likely: W/C 11th August 2025
How to apply
Please apply using the following link - https://careers.britishcycling.org.uk/job/736054
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