We are seeking an experienced Senior Project and Change Manager to join our Business Change team at the HCPC. This role plays a key part in delivering the ambitions set out in our Corporate Plan, supporting organisation-wide change that strengthens how we regulate and protect the public.

Working closely with the Head of Business Change, you will lead the delivery of complex and strategically important projects which enable HCPC’s corporate strategy, investment plan and organisational goals. You will be responsible for the end-to-end project delivery, from business case development through to delivery, change implementation, benefit tracking, and closure.

We are looking for someone with good leadership skills, experience delivering change in complex environments, and a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement and delivery.

Candidate Requirements

*        Educated to degree level or equivalent skills and knowledge

*        Prince 2, APM or equivalent qualified

*        Proven experience of successfully managing a range of complex business improvement projects with a significant technology component in the role of a Project Manager

*        Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to communicate complex ideas to technical and non-technical employees at all levels

*        Proven experience of successfully managing challenging project teams and stakeholders

*        Exceptional ability to build relationships, create networks and work as part of a team

*        Flexible approach to work with demonstrable ability to lead and exercise initiative with minimal supervision

*        Proven experience of producing reports for senior management or to Board level

*        Proven and excellent project management skills with knowledge of project management methodologies and processes

Further information on this role is detailed in the job description and person specification.

Location: Hybrid working with a mandatory attendance of 1-2 days a week at our office in London

Closing Date: Thursday, 13 November 2025

Interview Date: Week commencing 24 November 2025. The interview process will consist of two stages, with one of the interviews onsite.

Application Information: Please submit a supporting statement of approximately 300 to 350 words explaining how you will apply your previous Project Management experience (skills) to enable you to be successful in delivering complex strategic change initiatives aligned with the HCPC standards and requirements. Applications without a supporting statement will not be reviewed.

All candidates must have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Before starting employment, we will conduct thorough checks on original documentation to verify your right to work status. Please note that the HCPC does not offer a sponsorship scheme and is therefore unable to sponsor any current or future skilled worker visa applications.

HCPC’s vision is to be recognised as an actively anti-discriminatory organisation that upholds and promotes best practice in equality, diversity and inclusion and an active ally for change. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the HCPC.

Our values underpin what we do and how we do it, to help us operate to high standards and effectively as a regulator and employer. In addition to the core competencies for this role, we will also assess you against our values during the selection process: Please refer to the HCPC Values and Behavioural Framework.