Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) - Project Manger
| Posting date: | 29 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £36,530 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | A pension contribution of 28.97% based on the listed salary |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 October 2025 |
| Location: | MDP HQ, RAF Wyton, Palmer Pavilion, Wyton, Huntingdon. PE28 2EA |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Defence |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 428543 |
Summary
We are seeking applicants for the role of Project Manager to work with us in the delivery of digital and policing projects. As a Project Manager you will play a pivotal role in providing leadership to deliver wide-ranging projects. As part of this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management to ensure projects are delivered on time, safely, within budget, to the satisfaction of the customer and in line with the MoD governance framework.
You will deliver a full range of project functions such as establishing project plans, managing project risks and issues, project dependencies and managing the transition between project phases to deliver tangible outputs. You will also manage internal and external relationships to ensure project outcomes are delivered.
You will be part of a dynamic team, both as a leader of your project and part of the wider Change team. Our work varies, so you will need to be a great communicator, adapting your style to suit a wide range of situations and stakeholders.
At MDP, we strive to have a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse. We value every idea and perspective, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
This position is of a hybrid nature, requiring the successful candidate to work 37 hours per week with an anticipated allocation of 60% at the MDP Office at RAF Wyton and 40% through remote working from home.
Furthermore, you must maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and integrity at all times regarding all information gained whilst in post.
Applicants must be vetted to ‘Security Clearance’ and may require ‘Police’ vetting at Recruit or Management level, dependent on assigned projects. They must also hold a current driving licence.
To meet national security vetting requirements, you must have resided continuously in the UK for a minimum five-year period immediately prior to your application to join MDP (with any absence from the UK being no more than six months during that time).
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.
You will deliver a full range of project functions such as establishing project plans, managing project risks and issues, project dependencies and managing the transition between project phases to deliver tangible outputs. You will also manage internal and external relationships to ensure project outcomes are delivered.
You will be part of a dynamic team, both as a leader of your project and part of the wider Change team. Our work varies, so you will need to be a great communicator, adapting your style to suit a wide range of situations and stakeholders.
At MDP, we strive to have a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse. We value every idea and perspective, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
This position is of a hybrid nature, requiring the successful candidate to work 37 hours per week with an anticipated allocation of 60% at the MDP Office at RAF Wyton and 40% through remote working from home.
Furthermore, you must maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and integrity at all times regarding all information gained whilst in post.
Applicants must be vetted to ‘Security Clearance’ and may require ‘Police’ vetting at Recruit or Management level, dependent on assigned projects. They must also hold a current driving licence.
To meet national security vetting requirements, you must have resided continuously in the UK for a minimum five-year period immediately prior to your application to join MDP (with any absence from the UK being no more than six months during that time).
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.