Projects Standards & Capabilities Manager

Projects Standards & Capabilities Manager Job Details | City of London Corporation We use cookies to offer you the best possible website experience. Your cookie preferences will be stored in your browser’s local storage. This includes cookies necessary for the website's operation. Additionally, you can freely decide and change any time whether you accept cookies or choose to opt out of cookies to improve the website's performance, as well as cookies used to display content tailored to your interests. Your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer may be impacted if you do not accept all cookies. Modify Cookie Preferences Accept All Cookies Skip to main content Careers Home Explore Jobs Working Here Working here Rewards & Wellbeing Training & Development Entry Level Talent Apprentices Work Experience Search Jobs Careers Home Explore Jobs Working Here Working here Rewards & Wellbeing Training & Development Entry Level Talent Apprentices Work Experience Language English (United Kingdom) View profile Employee Login Search Jobs Job Description Apply now Job Title: Projects Standards & Capabilities Manager Posting Start Date: 15/09/2026 Posting End Date: 15/10/2026 Department: Chamberlain's Office Location: Guildhall Level of DBS required for this role: None required Level of vetting required?: No security vetting is required Is this a politically restricted post?: No Does this post require a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check?: No Salary: £61,120 - £68,990 inclusive of London Weighting Contractual Hours: 35 hours per week Hours of Work/Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:15am – 5:00pm Basis: Full -Time, Permanent Workplace category: Hybrid Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance. Attachments: Job Description and Person Specification Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications. We therefore encourage you to apply early. We are seeking a Project Standards and Capability Manager to lead the development of project, programme and portfolio management (P3M) standards, training and best practice across the organisation. You will play a key role in building project management capability, managing our Project Management Academy, and driving continuous improvement in project delivery. What you'll do Lead the development of P3M standards, tools and frameworks. Design and deliver learning and development programmes for a wide range of stakeholders. Manage the Project Management Academy and external training providers. Build and lead a P3M community of practice. Coach and influence senior leaders and stakeholders. Drive portfolio management maturity and continuous improvement initiatives. About you You'll have: Significant experience developing and embedding project, programme and portfolio management frameworks. Experience establishing or supporting a PMO/PPM Centre of Excellence. Strong stakeholder engagement, coaching and influencing skills. Experience delivering training and capability development programmes. Professional project or programme management qualifications (such as PRINCE2, MSP, APM or equivalent experience). This is an excellent opportunity to shape organisational capability, influence senior stakeholders and help deliver successful change across a complex and high-profile organisation. The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. Closing date: 23:59pm on 15 October 2026 Interview dates: 10th and 11th November 2026 To apply online please click the Apply online button below. Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OCHA1452 if you experience any difficulties.  A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 02