Senior Project Manager

Gallagher UK; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Introduction

Discover a world of endless possibilities at Gallagher Benefit Services, where you'll have the power to shape the future of workplaces across industries. As a member of our team, you become the driving force behind positive change, helping clients build environments where employees thrive. Embrace the opportunity to impact lives, unlock potential, and create a legacy of remarkable transformation.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Change Delivery Team at Gallagher Benefits Services UK (GBS UK). This is a high-impact role at the heart of strategic change — perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of innovation, delivery, and collaboration.

You won’t just manage projects — you’ll shape them! You'll lead programs that enhance operational excellence, streamline systems integration, and boost efficiency. Your work will directly impact how we operate, engage with clients, and fuel our growth.

You’ll Be Embedded In Our GBS Change Delivery Team, Working Closely With a Wider Network Of Project Managers, Business Analysts, And Functional Teams Including

• Legal, HR, IT, Marketing, Finance, Risk & Compliance
• Senior stakeholders and executives across Gallagher’s UK and global business
• External partners and tech vendors on a case-by-case basis

How You'll Make An Impact

In this role, you'll lead initiatives from conception to execution, seamlessly transitioning between strategic planning and hands-on delivery. Your responsibilities will include:

• Defining and managing scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and outcomes
• Leading cross-functional project teams across multiple geographies
• Navigating change across business areas with varying levels of maturity
• Communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Crafting and presenting detailed, executive-friendly documentation
• Driving continuous improvement within our Change Community

About You

We're looking for someone with a sharp mind, a collaborative spirit, and a hands-on approach. You're the right fit if you:

• Have experience managing multiple, complex projects in a corporate environment
• Bring energy, adaptability, and a proactive mindset to every task
• Tailor your communication style for diverse audiences, especially senior stakeholders
• Thrive in ambiguity and excel at driving clarity and outcomes
• Work independently while being a true team player
• Are skilled in project management methodologies, with bonus points for experience in business analysis or regulatory change

Compensation And Benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other Benefits Include

• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
• Emergency back-up family care
• And many more…

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.

We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.

Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with [e-mail] . If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.

Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.