Salary: Up to £40,000 (based on 35 hours)
Are you ready to be part of a WINNing team at Winn Group, a leading North East business providing nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services?
We are looking for an experienced and driven IT Project Manager to join our IT and Change Department. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering strategic IT and business change initiatives across Winn Group.
Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will lead multiple projects from inception through to successful delivery, helping to drive innovation, operational excellence and continuous improvement.
This role is Full Time based on 35 hours per week. We are also fully office based in Byker, Newcastle.
Why Join Us?
At Winn Group, we're more than a business. We're a driving force in the North East, delivering nationwide accident management and rehabilitation services for victims of non-fault accidents. As the parent company of Winn Solicitors, we lead the market in Personal Injury Law.
We prioritise your well-being and growth, celebrating every milestone. With ample progression opportunities and funded learning initiatives, we invest in your future. Join us and be a part of a team that upholds values such as Integrity, Respect, Loyalty, and Reliability and prioritises your success, and wellbeing, and fosters your growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage IT and Change projects across the Winn Group, ensuring delivery within agreed timescales and budgets.
- Create, maintain and execute detailed project plans, monitoring progress against key milestones.
- Produce and maintain comprehensive project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across the IT and Change Department to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Manage project budgets, costs and billing requirements.
- Oversee multiple projects simultaneously at various stages of execution.
- Identify, assess and manage project risks, implementing appropriate contingency plans where required.
- Monitor and report on project performance, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support project implementations, including occasional out-of-hours work where necessary.
What We Offer
At Winn Group, we prioritise your wellbeing and growth, celebrating every milestone. With ample progression opportunities and funded learning initiatives, we invest in your future. Join us and be a part of a team that upholds values such as Integrity, Respect, Loyalty, and Reliability and prioritises your success, wellbeing, and fosters your growth.
- Competitive Salary : Up to £40,000 depending on experience
- Generous Holiday Package & Work-Life Balance : 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, an additional birthday holiday, and options to buy or sell holidays (subject to eligibility). Flexible working hours.
- Employee Development: Funded learning initiatives, SQE Apprenticeships, and Training Contracts (subject to application).
- Supporting sustainable practices and community initiatives.
- Well Being Support: Virtual GP, Bereavement Support, Discounted Health Checks, Annual Flu Jab and Free Eye Tests.
- Social and Charitable Events: Throughout the year, we host a range of events, including a Christmas party, as well as an Annual Awards Night. Each year, we support a local charity and host numerous fundraising events to raise money for a good cause.
About You
To succeed in this role, we're looking for someone who brings a blend of must-have skills and experiences, along with those extra special qualities that can make a difference to our team and business.
Skills and Experience
- Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong project planning, organisation and documentation skills.
- Ability to plan, prioritise and manage resources effectively within a collaborative team environment.
- Experience working towards project KPIs and delivery targets.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building ability.
- IT literate with a strong understanding of technology-driven projects.
- Systematic and thorough approach to project management.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
What our Staff Say
“ I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities for development which I have had in the firm. which I have fully embraced and have led to me being promoted to Deputy Head of Costs. ”
Vic
Deputy Head of Costs
“ I know it’s a cliché but everyone was really supportive throughout my training contract and there was always someone to go to if I was unsure or needed guidance. ”
Reece
Personal Injury Solicitor
“ I started at Winns as a fee earner in the Vehicle Damage department and within a year of starting at the firm I was successful in securing a training contract. ”
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