Project Management Office Lead

We are seeking an experienced Project Management Office Lead who will provide strategic oversight of Speech and Language UK's entire project portfolio.

Job details

Location

Remote (UK based) or London Hybrid, with a minimum of 40% of working time at Speech and Language UK Offices

Salary

£49,018 - £54,108 per annum if home-based or £53,273 - £58,804 per annum London Hybrid

Hours of work

Full time, 35 hours per week

Contract

Permanent

Closing date

April 15, 2026

Project Management Office Lead

Location:                    Home-based (UK Based) or London Hybrid, with a minimum of 40% of working time at Speech and Language UK Offices

Reports to:                Deputy CEO

Salary:                        £49,018 – £54,108 per annum (spine points 35-39) home-based

£53,273 – £58,804 per annum (spine points 35-39) London Hybrid

Contract:                   Full-time, permanent contract

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Project Management Office Lead who will provide strategic oversight of Speech and Language UK’s entire project portfolio.

In this role you will lead and embed consistent, agile and proportionate project management across the organisation, equipping teams with the tools and confidence to deliver at pace while maintaining quality and safeguarding standards. Reporting to the Deputy CEO, you will be a trusted advisor to Senior Management Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a consistent project management approach across the organisation, acting as a trusted advisor to the Senior Management Team.
• Maintain organisation-wide visibility of all funded and strategic projects, providing high-quality reporting to SMT and supporting governance at board level.
• Line manage and develop a team of Project and Evaluation Officers, ensuring all projects are appropriately resourced and supported from kick-off to closure.
• Drive the introduction of agile ways of working and digital tools, including AI, to increase the efficiency and quality of project delivery across teams

We are keen to hear from you if you:

• Proven experience leading or managing a PMO or project governance function.
• Strong track record of delivering transformation in complex organisations.
• Experience supporting non-project professionals to use project management methodologies, systems and tools.
• Experience working with senior leaders on strategically significant projects.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels.
• Confident digital skills, with the ability to identify and deploy tools that enhance project delivery.

About Us:

We are Speech and Language UK – we want every child to face the future with confidence. For 2 million children in the UK, learning to talk and understand words feel like an impossible hurdle. Without the right help, this can destroy their world. They feel disconnected from their family. Unable to make friends. Unfairly punished for not following instructions they don’t understand. What does the future hold for them?

Why Us?

Speech and Language UK is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for children and young people with communication needs.

• Impactful Work: You will contribute to meaningful projects that support individuals with speech and language challenges.
• Collaborative Environment: Working with passionate and dedicated teams committed to making a difference.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for personal and professional development within a supportive organization.

Benefits include a competitive salary, 28 days holiday (pro rata for part time), group pension scheme, life assurance and the opportunity to work in an organisation where every job matters!  

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, addressing how you meet the criteria outlined in our candidate pack and why you want to join the cause to: jobs@speechandlanguage.org.uk.

Deadline for applications: 9am on Wednesday 15 th April 2026

This is a two-stage application process. The first stage will involve an interview, and the second stage will consist of an interview and a opportunity to meet members of our teams. First stage interviews will take place on 22nd April (online via MS Teams)

Accessibility Support:
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at hr@speechandlanguage.org.uk and we will be happy to assist you.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

Note on AI use:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a regular part of the application process. While it can be helpful for research, we’ve noticed some applicants rely too much on AI-generated answers. This often leads to weak responses that lack personal examples and important soft skills like communication and teamwork. As a result, these applicants are usually less successful. To ensure fairness, we ask that all candidates use their own words and real-life experiences as this makes the process more transparent and avoids the risks of AI-generated responses.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK and reside in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You will need to share documents showing you are eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.