Project Manager

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Project Manager

• Lead high-impact projects that shape the future of NFU Mutual's operations
• Collaborate across business and technology teams to deliver strategic change
• Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home and our Stratford-upon-Avon office.

At NFU Mutual, Change is where strategy becomes reality. Our mission in Change is to deliver business outcomes for NFU Mutual and our members. More than just delivering projects, we make a real difference. Guided by values that put the portfolio first and champion collaboration, we work as one team with direct access to senior leaders and the trust of the executive. With spend on our multi-million-pound portfolio higher than it's ever been, we can confidentially deliver outcomes for our award-winning business. From large-scale transformation to fast-paced initiatives, we bring the end-to-end expertise, from building the strategic change roadmap through to supporting the business until change is fully embedded.
Being a great place to work is at the heart of our company strategy. We invest in our people, supporting them to build their skills and develop their careers. If you want to shape meaningful transformation while growing your own future, now is the time to join us.

About the role

Are you ready to drive meaningful change through expertly managed projects? As a Project Manager at NFU Mutual, you'll take ownership of large-scale initiatives up to £5 million in budget delivering them from concept to completion. This role is pivotal to our strategic transformation, ensuring that business-critical projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

In this dynamic and influential role, you'll manage one or more complex projects or programme workstreams through the full lifecycle-from definition and planning to delivery and transition into business as usual. You'll work closely with sponsors, business leads, and cross-functional teams to ensure clarity of scope, effective stakeholder engagement, and successful delivery of business outcomes.

• Your responsibilities will include:
  Defining project scope, deliverables, and roles, ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
• Leading project planning, tracking, and reporting in line with NFU Mutual's Change Framework
• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external suppliers to foster a collaborative, one-team approach.
• Managing risks, issues, and dependencies to protect project outcomes and business operations.
• Overseeing resource allocation and team leadership to ensure delivery excellence.
• Supporting business case development and benefit realisation.
• Ensuring effective communication and decision-making structures are in place.

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

About you

You're an experienced project leader with a passion for delivering strategic change. You bring a blend of technical expertise and people skills, with the ability to navigate complexity and inspire teams.

Your background includes:

• Proven success in leading technology-enabled projects within a portfolio context
• Experience managing multiple projects and cross-functional teams
• Strong stakeholder engagement and supplier management capabilities
• Deep understanding of project planning, risk management, and budget control
• Proficiency with reporting tools and project tracking software
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise competing demands

Qualifications:

• APM Project Management (PMQ) or equivalent (Essential)
• Agile PM Practitioner (Desirable)
• Change Management certification (Desirable)

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.

We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

Benefits and Rewards

When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:

• Salary up to £75,000
• Annual bonus (up to 25% of salary)
• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
• Private medical insurance + options to add family members
• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership - subject to T&Cs
• Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
• Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year
• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
• Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.

Working at NFU Mutual

We're one of the UK's leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we've put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us.

We pride ourselves on being "a great place to work" and our Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2025 award was not only awarded with Distinction but also named us as the first UK-based company to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace for ten years in a row. We are also the only Insurer to feature in the LinkedIn Top 15 Companies 2025 list of 'Best midsize employers to grow your career in the UK', the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.