Rullion
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Role Title: Contract Project Manager (Business Change, Agile Delivery) Full Time Hybrid Working - In Office 2 Days Per Week Pay: £550 - £650 (Umbrella - Inside IR35) Duration: 3 Month Rolling Contract Location: Nottingham Start Date: ASAP Role Summary This contract role requires an independent, high-impact professional capable of bridging the gap between business change and technology. Operating as an objective and trusted advisor, the successful contract project manager will rapidly assess business needs and working with tech through agile methodologies implement a solution that fits to the target operating model of the business and realises the agreed business benefit. You will be expected to translate complex technical solutions for non-technical stakeholders while actively managing the human and behavioural elements of the project delivery. Key Responsibilities Agile Delivery Iterative Project Management: Manage the project lifecycle using agile frameworks (such as Scrum or Kanban) and timeboxed sprints (typically 1-4 weeks) to continuously deliver customer value Servant Leadership: Act as a "servant leader" to cross-functional teams, fostering autonomy, self-organization, and collaborative problem-solving Agile Ceremonies & Planning: Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure continuous feedback loops and process optimization Business Change Management Agile Change Integration: Execute change management activities iteratively; work within each sprint to understand change impacts, plan communications, and assess training needs Plan, Risk & Issue Management: Actively monitor and manage the end-to-end plan, and risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies through a daily RAID log Stakeholder Engagement: Develop robust stakeholder communication plans to build a shared vision for change, overcome resistance, and secure buy-in across all levels of the organization Transition & Benefits Realization: Manage the frequent integration of completed technical increments into business-as-usual (BAU) operations, ensuring that the outputs enable the intended business benefits Interim / Contract Expectations Rapid Impact & Accountability: Provide an immediate return on investment by deploying expert skills at short notice, taking full accountability for project success without requiring a long induction process Knowledge Transfer & Exit: Ensure a smooth handover of the service to permanent BAU support teams, transferring key learning and skills before the end of the finite assignment Required Skills & Experience Proven Track Record: Demonstrable experience successfully delivering complex IT, digital, and technology projects that also have a significant impact on behavioural change and new ways of working Methodology Expertise: Strong practical understanding of agile environments, the software development lifecycle, and transitioning traditional "waterfall" organizations to iterative delivery paces Professional Qualifications: Educated to a degree level with relevant project management or agile certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP, Scrum Master) Industry Experience: Desirable experience in Utilities Industry Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Role Title: Contract Project Manager (Business Change, Agile Delivery) Full Time Hybrid Working - In Office 2 Days Per Week Pay: £550 - £650 (Umbrella - Inside IR35) Duration: 3 Month Rolling Contract Location: Nottingham Start Date: ASAP Role Summary This contract role requires an independent, high-impact professional capable of bridging the gap between business change and technology. Operating as an objective and trusted advisor, the successful contract project manager will rapidly assess business needs and working with tech through agile methodologies implement a solution that fits to the target operating model of the business and realises the agreed business benefit. You will be expected to translate complex technical solutions for non-technical stakeholders while actively managing the human and behavioural elements of the project delivery. Key Responsibilities Agile Delivery Iterative Project Management: Manage the project lifecycle using agile frameworks (such as Scrum or Kanban) and timeboxed sprints (typically 1-4 weeks) to continuously deliver customer value Servant Leadership: Act as a "servant leader" to cross-functional teams, fostering autonomy, self-organization, and collaborative problem-solving Agile Ceremonies & Planning: Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure continuous feedback loops and process optimization Business Change Management Agile Change Integration: Execute change management activities iteratively; work within each sprint to understand change impacts, plan communications, and assess training needs Plan, Risk & Issue Management: Actively monitor and manage the end-to-end plan, and risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies through a daily RAID log Stakeholder Engagement: Develop robust stakeholder communication plans to build a shared vision for change, overcome resistance, and secure buy-in across all levels of the organization Transition & Benefits Realization: Manage the frequent integration of completed technical increments into business-as-usual (BAU) operations, ensuring that the outputs enable the intended business benefits Interim / Contract Expectations Rapid Impact & Accountability: Provide an immediate return on investment by deploying expert skills at short notice, taking full accountability for project success without requiring a long induction process Knowledge Transfer & Exit: Ensure a smooth handover of the service to permanent BAU support teams, transferring key learning and skills before the end of the finite assignment Required Skills & Experience Proven Track Record: Demonstrable experience successfully delivering complex IT, digital, and technology projects that also have a significant impact on behavioural change and new ways of working Methodology Expertise: Strong practical understanding of agile environments, the software development lifecycle, and transitioning traditional "waterfall" organizations to iterative delivery paces Professional Qualifications: Educated to a degree level with relevant project management or agile certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP, Scrum Master) Industry Experience: Desirable experience in Utilities Industry Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Rullion Managed Services
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Role Title: Contract Project Manager (Business Change, Agile Delivery) Full Time Hybrid Working - In Office 2 Days Per Week Pay: 550 - 650 (Umbrella - Inside IR35) Duration: 3 Month Rolling Contract Location: Nottingham Start Date: ASAP Role Summary: This contract role requires an independent, high-impact professional capable of bridging the gap between business change and technology. Operating as an objective and trusted advisor, the successful contract project manager will rapidly assess business needs and working with tech through agile methodologies implement a solution that fits to the target operating model of the business and realises the agreed business benefit. You will be expected to translate complex technical solutions for non-technical stakeholders while actively managing the human and behavioural elements of the project delivery. Key Responsibilities: Agile Delivery Iterative Project Management: Manage the project lifecycle using agile frameworks (such as Scrum or Kanban) and timeboxed sprints (typically 1-4 weeks) to continuously deliver customer value Servant Leadership: Act as a "servant leader" to cross-functional teams, fostering autonomy, self-organization, and collaborative problem-solving Agile Ceremonies & Planning: Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure continuous feedback loops and process optimization Business Change Management Agile Change Integration: Execute change management activities iteratively; work within each sprint to understand change impacts, plan communications, and assess training needs Plan, Risk & Issue Management: Actively monitor and manage the end-to-end plan, and risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies through a daily RAID log Stakeholder Engagement: Develop robust stakeholder communication plans to build a shared vision for change, overcome resistance, and secure buy-in across all levels of the organization Transition & Benefits Realization: Manage the frequent integration of completed technical increments into business-as-usual (BAU) operations, ensuring that the outputs enable the intended business benefits Interim / Contract Expectations Rapid Impact & Accountability: Provide an immediate return on investment by deploying expert skills at short notice, taking full accountability for project success without requiring a long induction process Knowledge Transfer & Exit: Ensure a smooth handover of the service to permanent BAU support teams, transferring key learning and skills before the end of the finite assignment Required Skills & Experience: Proven Track Record: Demonstrable experience successfully delivering complex IT, digital, and technology projects that also have a significant impact on behavioural change and new ways of working Methodology Expertise: Strong practical understanding of agile environments, the software development lifecycle, and transitioning traditional "waterfall" organizations to iterative delivery paces Professional Qualifications: Educated to a degree level with relevant project management or agile certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP, Scrum Master) Industry Experience: Desirable experience in Utilities Industry Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Role Title: Contract Project Manager (Business Change, Agile Delivery) Full Time Hybrid Working - In Office 2 Days Per Week Pay: 550 - 650 (Umbrella - Inside IR35) Duration: 3 Month Rolling Contract Location: Nottingham Start Date: ASAP Role Summary: This contract role requires an independent, high-impact professional capable of bridging the gap between business change and technology. Operating as an objective and trusted advisor, the successful contract project manager will rapidly assess business needs and working with tech through agile methodologies implement a solution that fits to the target operating model of the business and realises the agreed business benefit. You will be expected to translate complex technical solutions for non-technical stakeholders while actively managing the human and behavioural elements of the project delivery. Key Responsibilities: Agile Delivery Iterative Project Management: Manage the project lifecycle using agile frameworks (such as Scrum or Kanban) and timeboxed sprints (typically 1-4 weeks) to continuously deliver customer value Servant Leadership: Act as a "servant leader" to cross-functional teams, fostering autonomy, self-organization, and collaborative problem-solving Agile Ceremonies & Planning: Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure continuous feedback loops and process optimization Business Change Management Agile Change Integration: Execute change management activities iteratively; work within each sprint to understand change impacts, plan communications, and assess training needs Plan, Risk & Issue Management: Actively monitor and manage the end-to-end plan, and risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies through a daily RAID log Stakeholder Engagement: Develop robust stakeholder communication plans to build a shared vision for change, overcome resistance, and secure buy-in across all levels of the organization Transition & Benefits Realization: Manage the frequent integration of completed technical increments into business-as-usual (BAU) operations, ensuring that the outputs enable the intended business benefits Interim / Contract Expectations Rapid Impact & Accountability: Provide an immediate return on investment by deploying expert skills at short notice, taking full accountability for project success without requiring a long induction process Knowledge Transfer & Exit: Ensure a smooth handover of the service to permanent BAU support teams, transferring key learning and skills before the end of the finite assignment Required Skills & Experience: Proven Track Record: Demonstrable experience successfully delivering complex IT, digital, and technology projects that also have a significant impact on behavioural change and new ways of working Methodology Expertise: Strong practical understanding of agile environments, the software development lifecycle, and transitioning traditional "waterfall" organizations to iterative delivery paces Professional Qualifications: Educated to a degree level with relevant project management or agile certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP, Scrum Master) Industry Experience: Desirable experience in Utilities Industry Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
upReach
London, UK
Key information
Location : Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Nottingham, or London Hours : 37.5 hours Start date : November 2022 (we are happy to work with you and your notice period) Duration : Permanent Salary: £41,000 - £47,000 per annum if located in Bristol, Manchester, Nottingham or Newcastle. £44,000 - £50,000 if based in London. In addition, all staff receive a £312 yearly tax-free WFH allowance. Application deadline : 5pm Friday 21st October
Early applications are encouraged, as we will assess applications and schedule interviews on an ongoing basis.
About upReach
Do you think that your socio-economic background should determine your career prospects?
upReach’s vision is of a society in which everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential. Our work is important because right now a student from a less advantaged background who gains a first-class degree from a top university is less likely to secure an elite job than a more privileged student with a 2.2.
We are an award-winning charity employer working to address this issue in partnership with employers and universities. We help young people from less advantaged backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment.
To find out more about how we support our students, visit our website and read our Annual Report , and Impact Report .
Role overview
upReach is seeking to hire a Head of Product . This is an exciting opportunity to lead our Products & Technology Team with a strategic view of the organisation's products to develop our impact as a charity. This role would suit individuals with substantial experience in product management, developing a team, a passion for social mobility and experience operating in a fast paced environment.
You will work closely with the Senior Technology and Data Manager to manage the workload and priorities of the team; delivering products and innovating income generation. The current suite of products include REALrating , Social Mobility Network , getEmployable and our Associate (what we call the undergraduates we support) CRM. You will manage the relationship with our technology development partner and their team of developers, ensuring that our project sprints and timelines are executed on and delivered to a high standard.
Our values
upReach upholds the following values:
Perseverance
Integrity
Advocacy
Aspiration
Proactivity
Skills
The ideal candidate for Head of Product will bring with them the following skills:
Problem solving and decision making
Attention to detail
Planning and organisation
Collaboration
Passion and motivation
Communication skills
Leadership
Experience
To be successful, you will have substantial experience within product management and building a product culture while growing a team. You will be proactive, resilient and used to managing competing priorities within a varied workload, with a willingness to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the charity.
Experience in managing a product portfolio and delivering a coherent product strategy through collaboration with multiple teams, including awareness of software development and systems needs;
Experience in coaching and developing Product Managers (direct reports) to help them increase their impact and develop in their careers ;
Experience managing external supplier relationships as well as working with and influencing other varied stakeholders (internal and external);
Experience in overseeing a varied product portfolio, and driving growth across several product areas at once, either as an individual contributor or through direct reports;
Experience in setting KPIs for product portfolios and measuring progress against targets over time, course correcting where necessary;
Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems;
Experience in managing competing priorities whilst maintaining an exceptional eye for detail;
University degree in any discipline, or equivalent experience.
Desirable experience:
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams using Agile methodology
Project management qualifications or comparable experience;
Knowledge of GDPR legislation and regulations;
Familiarity with Trello, G Suite and Zoom video conferencing software.
Responsibilities
Over the first six months, you will contribute to upReach's mission, by leading the Product Team and collaborating with the partnership and strategy teams to maximise income by identifying, ideating, validating, and delivering products & their enhancements and business development opportunities of the role. Working in a team environment; you will be an inquisitive challenger that takes the initiative, and has a fixing mindset.
Core responsibilities include:
Drive product development leading a high performing team of Product Managers, through the ideation, technical development, scaling and launching of innovative products and features.
Build, manage, coach and develop a high performing, diverse and inclusive team of Product Managers to help them increase their impact and develop in their careers by establishing clear and measurable goals.
Creating and building a product culture in the organisation, designing the product development process and seeding this within the team
Work with the relevant members of the Senior Leadership Team to establish a shared vision for the organisation by building consensus on commercial product strategies, priorities and related KPIs, and establishing executable operating plans, identifying interdependencies & risks.
Guide Product Managers to understand upReach’s strategic and competitive position to deliver products that are recognized as best in the industry; including the integration of usability studies, research and market analysis into product requirements to enhance user satisfaction.
Define and analyse KPIs to measure impact and success of the products; and establish reporting processes to demonstrate progress against targets over time to facilitate decision making and course correct where required.
Manage multiple products and priorities, while maximising team and organisation efficiency and effectiveness in a constantly evolving environment by adapting to change and offering creative solutions.
Accountable for the day-to-day management and coordination of key technology supplier relationships (including our main technology development partner); includes coordination of multiple work streams, supplier governance, SLA and contract management and input into sourcing decisions.
Supporting Head of Finance and Operations / Senior Technology and Data Manager with Data Protection and cyber security measures, ensuring compliance and implementing measures to reduce risk associated with data protection, including managing the process for an annual tech audit to assess the effectiveness of data protection policies and measures in place.
Team Culture & Benefits
By joining the upReach team, you will be joining a team who are committed to supporting you in your career journey and fostering an inclusive culture.
We offer:
Flexible and hybrid working.
Statutory Holiday Entitlement of 25 days and bank holidays. This increases to 2 additional days after 2.5 years and then to 3 additional days after 5 years of working with us.
Birthday leave.
3% Pension Contribution.
Cycle-to-work scheme.
Monthly socials.
Dedication to Staff Wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aid Training.
Personal Development Budget, activated after 6 months in the role.
The opportunity to participate in our fantastic staff networks:
Disability and Inclusion Network
Ethnic Minorities Network
Green Network
LGBTQ+ Network
Mindfulness Network
Ready to apply?
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive. All applications will be blind screened, and our job packs are available in Braille, large text or another format upon request. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment application process and on the job, and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you have particular needs or requirements, please get in touch using recruitment@upReach.org.uk .
Applications close at 5pm 21st October. Early applications are encouraged as we will be scheduling interviews on an ongoing basis.
If you have any questions regarding the role please email us at recruitment@upReach.org.uk .
Key information
Location : Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Nottingham, or London Hours : 37.5 hours Start date : November 2022 (we are happy to work with you and your notice period) Duration : Permanent Salary: £41,000 - £47,000 per annum if located in Bristol, Manchester, Nottingham or Newcastle. £44,000 - £50,000 if based in London. In addition, all staff receive a £312 yearly tax-free WFH allowance. Application deadline : 5pm Friday 21st October
Early applications are encouraged, as we will assess applications and schedule interviews on an ongoing basis.
About upReach
Do you think that your socio-economic background should determine your career prospects?
upReach’s vision is of a society in which everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential. Our work is important because right now a student from a less advantaged background who gains a first-class degree from a top university is less likely to secure an elite job than a more privileged student with a 2.2.
We are an award-winning charity employer working to address this issue in partnership with employers and universities. We help young people from less advantaged backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment.
To find out more about how we support our students, visit our website and read our Annual Report , and Impact Report .
Role overview
upReach is seeking to hire a Head of Product . This is an exciting opportunity to lead our Products & Technology Team with a strategic view of the organisation's products to develop our impact as a charity. This role would suit individuals with substantial experience in product management, developing a team, a passion for social mobility and experience operating in a fast paced environment.
You will work closely with the Senior Technology and Data Manager to manage the workload and priorities of the team; delivering products and innovating income generation. The current suite of products include REALrating , Social Mobility Network , getEmployable and our Associate (what we call the undergraduates we support) CRM. You will manage the relationship with our technology development partner and their team of developers, ensuring that our project sprints and timelines are executed on and delivered to a high standard.
Our values
upReach upholds the following values:
Perseverance
Integrity
Advocacy
Aspiration
Proactivity
Skills
The ideal candidate for Head of Product will bring with them the following skills:
Problem solving and decision making
Attention to detail
Planning and organisation
Collaboration
Passion and motivation
Communication skills
Leadership
Experience
To be successful, you will have substantial experience within product management and building a product culture while growing a team. You will be proactive, resilient and used to managing competing priorities within a varied workload, with a willingness to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the charity.
Experience in managing a product portfolio and delivering a coherent product strategy through collaboration with multiple teams, including awareness of software development and systems needs;
Experience in coaching and developing Product Managers (direct reports) to help them increase their impact and develop in their careers ;
Experience managing external supplier relationships as well as working with and influencing other varied stakeholders (internal and external);
Experience in overseeing a varied product portfolio, and driving growth across several product areas at once, either as an individual contributor or through direct reports;
Experience in setting KPIs for product portfolios and measuring progress against targets over time, course correcting where necessary;
Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems;
Experience in managing competing priorities whilst maintaining an exceptional eye for detail;
University degree in any discipline, or equivalent experience.
Desirable experience:
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams using Agile methodology
Project management qualifications or comparable experience;
Knowledge of GDPR legislation and regulations;
Familiarity with Trello, G Suite and Zoom video conferencing software.
Responsibilities
Over the first six months, you will contribute to upReach's mission, by leading the Product Team and collaborating with the partnership and strategy teams to maximise income by identifying, ideating, validating, and delivering products & their enhancements and business development opportunities of the role. Working in a team environment; you will be an inquisitive challenger that takes the initiative, and has a fixing mindset.
Core responsibilities include:
Drive product development leading a high performing team of Product Managers, through the ideation, technical development, scaling and launching of innovative products and features.
Build, manage, coach and develop a high performing, diverse and inclusive team of Product Managers to help them increase their impact and develop in their careers by establishing clear and measurable goals.
Creating and building a product culture in the organisation, designing the product development process and seeding this within the team
Work with the relevant members of the Senior Leadership Team to establish a shared vision for the organisation by building consensus on commercial product strategies, priorities and related KPIs, and establishing executable operating plans, identifying interdependencies & risks.
Guide Product Managers to understand upReach’s strategic and competitive position to deliver products that are recognized as best in the industry; including the integration of usability studies, research and market analysis into product requirements to enhance user satisfaction.
Define and analyse KPIs to measure impact and success of the products; and establish reporting processes to demonstrate progress against targets over time to facilitate decision making and course correct where required.
Manage multiple products and priorities, while maximising team and organisation efficiency and effectiveness in a constantly evolving environment by adapting to change and offering creative solutions.
Accountable for the day-to-day management and coordination of key technology supplier relationships (including our main technology development partner); includes coordination of multiple work streams, supplier governance, SLA and contract management and input into sourcing decisions.
Supporting Head of Finance and Operations / Senior Technology and Data Manager with Data Protection and cyber security measures, ensuring compliance and implementing measures to reduce risk associated with data protection, including managing the process for an annual tech audit to assess the effectiveness of data protection policies and measures in place.
Team Culture & Benefits
By joining the upReach team, you will be joining a team who are committed to supporting you in your career journey and fostering an inclusive culture.
We offer:
Flexible and hybrid working.
Statutory Holiday Entitlement of 25 days and bank holidays. This increases to 2 additional days after 2.5 years and then to 3 additional days after 5 years of working with us.
Birthday leave.
3% Pension Contribution.
Cycle-to-work scheme.
Monthly socials.
Dedication to Staff Wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aid Training.
Personal Development Budget, activated after 6 months in the role.
The opportunity to participate in our fantastic staff networks:
Disability and Inclusion Network
Ethnic Minorities Network
Green Network
LGBTQ+ Network
Mindfulness Network
Ready to apply?
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive. All applications will be blind screened, and our job packs are available in Braille, large text or another format upon request. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment application process and on the job, and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you have particular needs or requirements, please get in touch using recruitment@upReach.org.uk .
Applications close at 5pm 21st October. Early applications are encouraged as we will be scheduling interviews on an ongoing basis.
If you have any questions regarding the role please email us at recruitment@upReach.org.uk .
