Post Office Ltd
Lead Project Manager
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Summary
Salary: Competitive
Grade: 3A
Reporting Line: Programme Manager
Contract Type: 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Location: London - Hybrid
What To Expect
As a Lead Project Manager, you will join us on our journey and undertake a truly valuable role responsible for managing and leading projects end to end, working cross functionally to deliver business solutions and ensuring that the critical success factors are met while scope, time, quality and cost of the projects are maintained.
You will be managing and leading projects end to end, working cross functionally to deliver business solutions, ensuring that the critical success factors are met while scope, time, quality and cost of the projects are maintained. Demonstrating strong senior stakeholder management skills to ensure that communication is clear and concise, and deliverables are progressed, contributing towards overall programme and portfolio outcomes.
This role offers you a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact, drive innovation, and contribute to shaping the future of our organisation and the communities we serve.
How our people behave is as important to Post Office, as what is delivered. The Lead Project Manager will role model the Post Office behaviours and demonstrate a Postmaster first mindset.
What We Can Do For You
Our business is changing and we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed, to help us achieve our ambitious goals. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
- 27.5 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 2 years), plus bank holidays
- Up to 18% on target bonus opportunity
- Annual car allowance
- Generous pension scheme with minimum 9% employer contribution
- Access to 24/7 digital GP services and our Employee Assistance Programme
- 6 x Life assurance and income protection after 12 months service
- Over 400 online courses, mentoring, apprenticeships, and development programmes
- Access to our benefits platform for exclusive discounts & savings
For a Detailed Overview Of Our Benefits
What you’ll need to succeed
As a Lead Project Manager You Will Have Demonstrable Experience Of Leading On The Delivery Of Project Milestones To Achieve Key Objectives. In Addition To This, The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Previous retail journey mapping experience.
- Previous business process mapping experience.
- Worked within a multi-site retail business
- Extensive experience in delivering and successfully managing transformation change projects.
- Proven experience collaborating with peers, colleagues, and stakeholders to contribute to the delivery of functional strategy to achieve business objectives.
- Experience in establishing successful, cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
About Us
At Post Office Ltd, we’re proud to be at the heart of communities across the UK, upheld by the dedication and service of our postmasters. We offer essential services that people rely on every day, from parcels and banking to identity and government services. While we continue to evolve with digital innovation, our commitment to personal, face-to-face service remains core to who we are.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Our journey is one of reflection, growth, and meaningful change. We’re looking for people who think differently. Those with resilience, purpose, and a deep sense of responsibility to our postmasters, partners and the communities they serve. If you're driven by the chance to make a real impact and help shape a future, built on progress and integrity, we’d love to hear from you. For more details visit
Application Guidance
Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. While we’ve outlined key skills above, we recognise that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we recognise the value people with disabilities can bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process or would like further details on the job description, please contact
We’re thrilled by your interest in this opportunity and truly value every application we receive. Please note the advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. Unfortunately, we’re unable to provide individual feedback on all submissions.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills