Project Manager
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£56,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2440 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (48% match). If the code is right — and Square One Resources is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
Job Title: Project Manager - Control Operations & Risk
Location: Sheffield - 2 days per week in the office
Salary/Rate: £400 per day inside IR35
Start Date: 01/09/2026
Job Type: Contract - 6 months
Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading financial services clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Project Manager to join their team for a six-month contract.
Job Responsibilities/Objectives
- Manage end-to-end delivery of cross-control initiatives from intake through closure
- Define scope delivery plans dependencies governance structures and execution roadmaps
- Coordinate deliverables across controls risk audit operations and technology teams
- Maintain RAID logs action trackers risk registers and governance reporting
- Drive governance forums reporting cadence and stakeholder communications
- Escalate risks issues and blockers with clear recommendations and mitigation options
- Support BAU operations through resource planning capacity management and workload coordination
- Support budget tracking forecasting and financial reporting activities
- Prepare leadership updates governance packs metrics and management reports
- Act as an extension of leadership teams and provide decision-ready recommendations
- Drive continuous improvement in governance reporting and operational processes
- Build team capability through coaching delegation cross-training and succession planning
- Ensure delivery transparency accountability and effective stakeholder alignment
Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Proven Programme Management or Project Management experience
- Experience working in regulated controls operations governance or risk-focused
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.
Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
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Where this offer sits in the market
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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.