Overview

Are you an experienced project manager with a passion for bringing people together, shaping industry conversations, and driving meaningful change?

My client, the UK's leading community connecting the entire payments ecosystem, is seeking a Project Manager to lead four of our flagship industry working groups.

Reporting directly to the Head of Projects, you will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and delivering a portfolio of high-profile outputs and content - including whitepapers, reports, workshops, podcasts, and events.

These working groups unite senior stakeholders from banks, fintechs, regulators, and policymakers to tackle the most pressing issues in payments, from financial inclusion and cross-border payments to innovation, regulation, and ESG. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the world’s fastest-evolving industries.

To be considered for this role you will need to have

Responsibilities

• Leading the strategy and delivery of four industry working groups.
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, regulators, and industry bodies.
• Shaping agendas, facilitate discussions, and drive collaborative, actionable outcomes.
• Delivering high-quality content such as whitepapers, reports, podcasts, and events, whilst collaborating with marketing to amplify reach and position content as industry-leading.
• Working cross-functionally to maximise impact and revenue opportunities.
• Tracking performance, report outcomes, and identify opportunities to grow influence.
• Supporting administration including website updates, database management, and output tracking.

Qualifications

• A demonstrated ability in writing, content creation, or content programme planning.
• A track record of delivering impactful reports, podcasts, or events.
• Proven experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, or association/working group management.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills confident leading meetings and engaging senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g., Hubspot) with strong reporting skills.
• Knowledge of, or strong interest in, the payments industry and its key challenges (e.g., regulation, digital currencies, open banking, financial crime).

Any knowledge or experience of working within a membership organisation or society would be richly welcomed as would any experience within financial services, fintech, or a policy-driven environment.

Benefits

• This is a hybrid role with a competitive salary, 25 days holiday and additional benefits.
• Medicash healthcare plan
• Private pension scheme
• Training & development budget
• Team socials, events, and networking opportunities with industry leaders

If you’re ready to be at the heart of one of the most dynamic industries in the world, we’d love to hear from you.