Digital Project Manager (Two-year fixed-term)
Key facts
| Location | Salary | Closing date |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Two-days per week at UKROEd Head Office in Manchester) | £61000 - £65000 | 10 March 2026 |
About this role
| JOB TITLE: | Digital Project Manager |
| RESPONSIBLE TO: | Jo Rogerson |
| LOCATION: | Hybrid (Minimum two days at the company’s head office in Manchester) |
| HOURS | 37.5hrs per week |
| CONTRACT TYPE | Two – Years Fixed Term |
| SALARY | £61,000 – £65,000 (subject to experience) |
| VETTING REQUIREMENT | Borderline Personnel Security Standard & NPPV Level 2 |
| CLOSING DATE | 10th March 2026 |
| TO APPLY | Email CV and Covering Letter to [email protected] |
About UKROEd
UKROEd Ltd is a private, not-for-profit company responsible for the delivery, management and administration of the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme (NDORS) on behalf of the Police service. It is the operating company of the Road Safety Trust and is committed to the education and training of drivers who commit low level traffic offences.
UKROEd values and respects each individual employee, client and customer and is committed to promoting equal opportunities throughout its workforce. As such, all relevant applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
About The Road Safety Trust
The Road Safety Trust is the largest independent grant-giving charity in the UK dedicated to enhancing road safety. Established with the mission to achieve zero road deaths and zero serious injuries on UK roads.
The Trust focuses on funding research and practical interventions aimed at reducing road injury and improving safety for all road users.
The Road Safety Trust is the sole member of its wholly owned trading subsidiary company (UKROEd) which operates the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme (NDORS). Surpluses from UKROEd are gifted to the Trust each year, enabling the continuous support of various road safety projects and research grants.
About BikeSafe
BikeSafe is a national police‑led motorcycle safety initiative that is administered and governed by UKROEd. It aims to reduce motorcycle casualties through education and early intervention.
Delivered by police motorcyclists across the UK, BikeSafe offers workshops and observed rides that help riders improve their skills, awareness, and hazard perception.
Overview of the role
The Strategic Development Team are responsible for planning and delivery of key strategic projects within UKROEd. As Digital Project Manager, the post holder will lead the planning, delivery and successful implementation of a coordinated digital programme covering the redevelopment of the UKROEd, Road Safety Trust and its BikeSafe initiative websites.
You will steer the project through its full project lifecycle — from initial review and user research, discovery and scoping, through to procurement of suppliers including web developers, content migration, stakeholder testing and finally launch.
You will ensure you have understood the requirements for each project by engaging with relevant stakeholders and producing appropriate briefs detailing the different functionality requirements of each website. An understanding that each website or digital area will have its own priorities, audience focus and technical requirements, but all are equally important to the overall success and impact of the programme.
Therefore, the postholder should ensure that every site is delivered in line with its unique brief, fit for purpose, and aligned with the wider digital and organisational strategy.
The successful candidate will also take responsibility for project governance, stakeholder engagement, supplier management and delivery to agreed specifications, budgets and timescales.
This role is ideal for a project professional with demonstrable experience managing high-visibility web or digital transformation projects in not-for-profit, education or public service contexts.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
| Strategic Planning and Governance | |
| 1. | Lead the planning and execution of a multi-site digital development programme for UKROED, The Road Safety Trust and BikeSafe. |
| 2. | Develop project scope, objectives, and success criteria for each website, ensuring alignment with brand identity, accessibility and user needs. |
| 3. | Establish governance arrangements, reporting mechanisms and communication plans for oversight of senior leaders and project boards in addition to other appropriately identified project stakeholders |
| 4. | Ensure that all programme activity realises agreed business benefits and digital outcomes. |
| 5. | Ensure the project adheres to any applicable internal governance processes including the Digital Gateway framework and documented procurement processes, in addition to any legal considerations or legislations. |
| Project Delivery and Execution | |
| 6. | Manage the full project lifecycle from discovery through design, build, testing and launch. |
| 7. | Interpret and understand project briefs: Review and analyse the brief for each website project to fully understand the strategic goals, target audience, functional requirements and brand positioning. E.g deliver a Knowledge Hub/repository section on the RST. |
| 8. | Oversee procurement and contract management of third-party digital agencies and suppliers. |
| 9. | Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including specifications, schedules, budgets and risk registers. |
| 10. | Coordinate internal teams (communications, operations, IT, and content owners) and ensure effective cross-departmental collaboration. |
| 11. | Monitor progress and implement corrective actions to manage scope, timing, and costs. |
| 12. | Conduct reviews and testing throughout the project lifecycle to verify that each website aligns with the original brief, business aims and technical standards before launch. |
| Stakeholder and Relationship Management | |
| 13. | Collaborate closely with internal teams, clients, and external partners to clarify requirements, manage expectations and make informed decisions that ensure each website achieves its intended outcomes, |
| 14. | Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders across UKROEd, The Road Safety Trust, BikeSafe, and partner agencies. |
| 15. | Manage communication and engagement activities to ensure alignment between internal teams, suppliers, and users. |
| 16. | Prepare and deliver project updates and reports to the Project Board and leadership teams. |
| Financial and Risk Management | |
| 17. | Contribute to project budgeting and forecasting; monitor financial performance throughout the project. |
| 18. | Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, implementing robust mitigation and escalation plans. |
| 19. | Ensure compliance with procurement, data protection, and accessibility standards. |
| Continuous Improvement and Innovation | |
| 21. | Evaluate and refine project management processes, tools, and methods for efficiency and future use. |
| 22. | Stay abreast of emerging technologies and web design trends, integrating best practice into digital development. |
| 23. | Support post-launch evaluation, embedding feedback loops for ongoing development and improvement. |
UKROEd Person Specification
Digital Project Manager
| Job Related
Knowledge
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Essential
· Strong understanding of digital project lifecycle management, including discovery, design, development, testing, launch, and post‑implementation review.
· In‑depth knowledge of project management methodologies, such as PRINCE2, Agile, or hybrid approaches, and their practical application within digital environments.
· Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) – such as WordPress, Drupal, or Umbraco – and the ability to manage content workflows, permissions, and governance processes.
· Understanding of digital accessibility (WCAG standards) and legal considerations in relation to the Equality Act 2010
· Knowledge of Google Analytics, SEO, or digital performance measurement.
· Understanding of data protection, privacy, and cookie compliance in line with UK GDPR and PECR.
· Knowledge of procurement and contract management, including commissioning digital agencies, managing tenders, and ensuring supplier accountability.
Desirable
· Knowledge of CRM systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce, or HubSpot and their integration with web platforms.
· Familiarity with accessibility auditing tools (e.g. WAVE, Siteimprove, Silktide, Lighthouse).
· Understanding of Agile toolsets (e.g. Jira, Trello, or Asana) and collaborative documentation software (e.g. Confluence, Miro, or MS SharePoint).
· Awareness of digital transformation and innovation trends, including emerging web technologies and sustainability in digital design. · Understanding of data analytics dashboards and reporting visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Data Studio). |
| Experience | Essential
· Minimum 3 years’ experience leading digital, web, or IT-related projects from conception through delivery.
· Proven record of successfully delivering complex, multi-stakeholder digital/web redevelopment projects on time and within budget.
· Experience of managing third-party suppliers, contractors, and agencies.
· Strong understanding of UX, accessibility and content governance.
· Experience with Microsoft Dynamics or equivalent CRM/web integration.
Desirable
· Background in working across charitable, public sector, or educational environments. |
| Skills and Aptitudes | Essential
· Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills across all organisational levels.
· Strong leadership, organisational and team coordination skills.
· Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
· Sound financial and risk management capability.
· Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
· Technically literate with good understanding of modern web technologies and content management systems.
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| Qualifications
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Essential
· Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline such as Project Manager, Business Management, Information Technology/Computer Science, Web Development
· And/or recognised qualification in project or programme management (e.g. PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM, MSP, PMP).
Desirable
· Membership of a professional project management body (APM, PMI, IPMA, etc.).
· Evidence of continuous professional development in digital or project management fields.
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