Project Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Pro only
Salary
Pro sees the advertised pay
£56,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2440 (68% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £56,500, and International Baccalaureate is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2131 (IT project managers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2440 Business and financial project management professionals Most likely code | £39,500 Clears | £45,200 Clears | £50,800 Clears | £56,500 Clears |
2131 IT project managers Also possible | £40,700 Clears | £46,600 Clears | £52,400 Clears | £58,200 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Salary: HG 16 - £60,000 – £65,000, negotiable depending on experience
Job Type: 2 year fixed term contract
Location: Cardiff, UK
Hybrid working: To be confirmed
About The IB
The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 6,000 schools across 160 countries. A career with the IB is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.
About The Job
The International Baccalaureate is transitioning from paper to digital examinations for the Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme by the early 2030s. This Project Manager role is a critical member of the DPCP Digital Assessment Initiative team within the Digital and Data Office. Working closely with the Core Leadership Team and internal and vendor delivery colleagues, the role will coordinate work across multiple workstreams while managing scope, schedule, budget, risks and governance reporting, ensuring project deliverables, timelines and reporting requirements meet sponsor expectations and IB guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Create comprehensive project plans aligned with strategic goals, defining scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines and budgets.
- Define clear roles, responsibilities and accountability for project team members.
- Manage project execution to achieve agreed outcomes and coordinate delivery across teams and workstreams.
- Monitor and manage dependencies across internal teams, vendors and delivery partners.
- Identify and assess project risks, implementing appropriate mitigation and contingency plans.
- Use data-driven insights to support decision-making and improve project performance.
- Manage change requests through the agreed change control process in a timely manner.
- Proven experience delivering complex projects or strategic initiatives in an international organisation .
- Experience managing multi-faceted initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
- Degree-level qualification; a recognised project management qualification is desirable.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies, software and tools.
- Ability to synthesise qualitative and quantitative data to generate insights and support decisions.
- Excellent influencing and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish trust beyond formal authority.
- Strong judgement and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to operate autonomously and escalate strategic issues appropriately.
- Ability to see the bigger picture, prioritise critical discussions and maintain attention to detail.
- Resilience and adaptability in a changing, resource-constrained environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information to diverse audiences.
- Flexible benefits allowance equivalent to 1.5% of Annual Salary to spend on benefits or as addition to salary
- 10% employer pension contribution with a 3% employee contribution
- Enhanced family friendly benefits
- 25 Days Annual Leave plus public holidays. The opportunity to purchase up to 5 days of leave each year .
- Life assurance 4x annual salary
- Flexible working hours (core hours are 10am-12pm and 2pm-3pm), 37.5 hours per week
We are committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. The International Baccalaureate is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified applicants. As a global employer, we adhere to all relevant employment legislation in the countries in which we operate, and we’re happy to provide any reasonable support or adjustments as needed to ensure applicants can fully participate in our recruitment process.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with International Baccalaureate, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Business and financial project management professionals (SOC 2440) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~314k in sample- Middle half £45,968–76,128
- Median £58,812
- Going rate £56,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £39,500–50,800
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. International Baccalaureate holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2440 going rate of £56,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.