Job title: Head of Project Management
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary from: GBP £70,000.00
Salary to: GBP £75,000.00
Location: Bedford
Job published: 24/03/2026
Job ID: 42429
Contact name: Emma Homann
Phone number: +441962442047
Contact email: emma@talentlocker.co.uk

Job Description

Head of Project Management

Bedfordshire | Permanent | SC Clearance

£75,000

 

Talent Locker are excited to be supporting a highly innovative engineering organisation in their search for a Head of Project Management.  This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who wants to play a central role in strengthening and shaping how projects are delivered across the business.

 

We are looking for a confident and credible leader who can bring fresh ideas, introduce structure where need, and help build a strong, respected project management function. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys improving ways of working and creating something that has long-term value.

 

The Opportunity
You will be responsible for leading a small but highly capable team and helping to establish consistent, effective project delivery across the organisation. Working closely with technical stakeholders, you will help embed best practice, strengthen processes, and support the ongoing development of the team. There is a strong focus on collaboration, improving efficiency, and ensuring project management is recognised as a key discipline within the business.

 

What we are looking for

We are looking for a proven Project Management leader with the ability to lead, influence, and operate with a high level of independence. This role would suit someone who has previously worked in a growing or evolving company where they have had real accountability.

 

You will have demonstrable experience in the following:

 

  • Experience managing and developing Project Managers
  • A track record of delivering technically complex projects
  • The confidence to introduce new ideas and improve existing processes
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • A clear view of what effective project management looks like in practice

 

This is an opportunity to step into a role where you can make a real impact. The successful candidate with shape the direction of project management, influence the wider business and be a key part of the companies ongoing growth and transformation.

 

If you’d like to apply or find out more information, please contact Emma on emma@talentlocker.co.uk