Project & Product Lead

Rape Crisis England & Wales
London, UKRemoteContract£40,000 - £42,000 GBP

Posted June 17, 2026

Project & Product Lead

Rape Crisis England & Wales

About this role

As the Digital Project & Product Manager for the 247 Support Line, you will lead the transformation and continuous improvement of the organisation’s digital support line infrastructure, ensuring the technology and processes that underpin survivor support are effective, resilient, and user-centred.

This role sits at the intersection of project delivery, product management, and a genuine commitment to the survivors RCEW serves. The right candidate will understand that technology is only as good as the humans who use it, and will bring both rigour and empathy to everything they do.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a strategic programme of workwhich, includesing defining the product requirements, technology evaluation, procurement, implementation, onboarding, and ongoing optimisation of the support line platform and associated contact channels.. Working closely with operational teams, suppliers, and stakeholders, you will ensure digital solutionsthat our support line products enable support workers to deliver high-quality, accessible services while driving innovation and continuous improvement. This role requires a combination of strong project delivery skills, digital expertise, and a commitment to designing technology that enhances the experience of both staff and survivors.

Your Responsibilities

Programme Delivery

·      Own and drive the support centre improvement programme from procurement through to live operation, ensuring delivery on time and within budget

·      Manage supplier relationships, coordinate and input into the evaluation of bids, and identify, track, and mitigate risks throughout the programme

·      Maintain clear, accessible project documentation and provide regular progress updates to senior stakeholders

·      Coordinate across internal teams (services, technology, legal, finance) and external partners to keep work aligned and moving

 

Product & Solution Ownership

·      Act as product owner for the support centre platform: defining requirements which meet the needs of support workers and service users

·       As part of a team you’ll evaluate technology options against a set of agreed criteria, with a focus on fitness for purpose, data security and value for money

·       Oversee the bespoke configuration of the chosen platform, working closely with the supplier

·      Collaborate with the Head of Service to and I.T Lead to onboard and train the team, ensuring support line workers feel confident and prepared from day one

·      Following go-live, take responsibility for the continued health and development of the support centre platform and identify improvement opportunities

·       Champion best practice in digital service design and products across the organisation, building internal capability over time

 

Information Governance & Data Protection

·      Work closely with RCEW's Data Protection Officer and Senior leadership to ensure all aspects of the programme comply with relevant data legislation

Person Specification

·      A proven track record of successfully delivering digital or technology projects on time and within budget

·      Able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities

·       Ability to assess complex situations, identify blockers, and develop pragmatic solutions

·      Ability to gather and translate user needs into product requirements; comfortable working with service design principles and working iteratively to develop or improve digital products

·       Experience and understanding of contact centre software, CRM, and/or case management platforms

·       Proven ability to work across diverse teams and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences

·       Thorough knowledge of UK GDPR and able to handle highly sensitive personal data and engage with difficult subject matter with care and professionalism

·      A team player who builds trust quickly and works effectively across organisational boundaries

·      Self-starter who can work autonomously, flag problems early, and drive work forward without constant direction

·      A genuine commitment to RCEW's mission to end sexual violence and support survivors

Personal Attributes

We are looking for a skilled and versatile digital professional who combines strong delivery skills with product thinking. You need to be confident working with technology suppliers, communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and making sound decisions under pressure.

Above all, we are looking for someone who understands the importance of the work RCEW does and has a strong track record of delivering digital projects effectively.

Quick facts

Job typeContract
ExperienceLead
Salary£40,000 - £42,000 GBP
PostedJune 17, 2026
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