Are you looking for a different work experience?

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1 Are you looking for a different work experience? Where you can be part of a vibrant growing company? Welcome to

2 Our Story In 1998, we set out to create a company that we would want to work for a place where like-minded people could make a real difference to ambitious clients undertaking major change. We wanted to work within an environment where there is freedom to grow, with simple rules and a flat structure, where roles are viewed as different, not superior. That company is Project One, and the values we started with hold true today. We are proud to be working with leading clients at the heart of their most demanding and exciting change programmes. These span many sectors, almost every area of business and all types of change from business transformation to regulatory-driven change. We are now recognised as a leading change consultancy and continue to be asked to take on more and more exciting engagements. Due to client demand, we are seeking highly experienced programme managers and directors, who can bring leadership and experience to change. People who can build fantastic client relationships at all levels, deliver results through practical action and like to be stretched. We understand that making a career move is not a trivial decision. There s much to think about: the work, company culture, reward, location and travel. I can tell you that over one hundred people have already made this decision and enjoy being part of a successful company with a special culture and an exciting future, where everyone makes a difference. We may not be the biggest company on your radar, but we are the best at what we do and could be just what you re looking for. Regards, Ian Hellens, Managing Director

3 Real Change. Real Difference. Today, most organisations face a level of change that was inconceivable only a few years ago. They need to serve increasingly sophisticated consumers, face more agile competitors and respond to more regulations. The best companies embrace change. New markets are opening up to them. Digital and mobile technologies helps them to do new things in new ways, and old things in new ways too. Companies have never been more creative. Amongst the turmoil, the pressure is tough yet the opportunity is phenomenal. Our clients don t want or need us to work on all of their change; they are used to leading and delivering change themselves. Where they turn to Project One is for their most complex and business-critical change which impacts significant parts, if not all, of their organisation, taking it to a new level of business performance. This is what we call real change. Our mission is to help companies deliver change that makes a real difference to the success of their business. We listen, understand and find solutions together. We bring clarity to challenges and pace to solving them. And we leave our clients in a better place for the future, with their teams being proud of what we have achieved together. Real change is tough and we love it.

4 About Project One We are passionate about helping ambitious organisations to change, thrive and grow. Working with some of the UK s biggest names, we re involved in digital transformation, regulatory change, business separation, IT transformation, cost reduction and shared service transformation; the sort of change that has a big impact on their business. Our Team We operate across the UK in regional teams, with a central Shared Services Team providing HR, Finance, Communications, IT and Knowledge Management support. Our team of over 100 consultants are all highly experienced and battle-hardened, able to face the toughest challenges in the most demanding environments. All have worked for Big 4 consultancies and/or leading organisations. Our Clients Based in the UK, we are proud to work with FTSE 100 and equivalent companies such as, AstraZeneca, John Lewis Partnership, BAE Systems, HSBC, Santander, Rolls-Royce, The Co-operative Group and Virgin Media. Whatever the goal, our resolve is the same; improve the clarity, accelerate the pace and increase the certainty of business-critical change. How we work Customers find our way of working to be refreshingly different, which is why, when we recruit, we are looking for a certain type of person with the right experience and an unwavering focus on delivering value: We make a fast start, drive progress at pace and flex to the needs of the situation We work shoulder to shoulder with our customers, their teams and third parties, immersed in their challenges We freely share and apply our insight, knowledge and experience to maximise our value We don t just give advice, we get things done, and willingly go the extra mile We lead by example, both in what we do and how we do it Our team don t have sales targets; they are totally focused on the customer s agenda and the outcomes needed, acting in their best interests at all times. This results in a partnership that is valued by our customers and by our team who enjoy interesting and varied work. In 2013 we were placed 27th in the top 100 Best Small Companies to Work For by the Sunday Times. This is the third consecutive occasion that Project One has received this award. We enter the competition every three years to listen to our team and ensure that Project One remains a special place to work.

5 Project One leading and delivering real change Integrating Egg mortgage and savings accounts from Citi Transforming the customer experience for home installations Defining and mobilising a strategy-led transformation Delivering a complex financial reporting transformation across 600 global reporting units Reducing operational costs by 100m Transforming the business from catalogue to world class digital retailer Implementing IT services for a new manufacturing operation in Singapore Implementing critical infrastructure change to support peak trading

6 What our clients say I ve worked with lots of consultants and consulting firms over the years and Sarah is the best consultant I have ever worked with! Amanda Oates, Workforce Director, Merseycare NHS Trust They have real change experts on their team. They ve been there, done it, made it happen in big organisations and they absolutely know what they re talking about. Practical, pragmatic and agile they size to our needs and move quickly. In terms of business outcomes, what they do makes a big difference. Working with them has been really good and enjoyable. Julie McClelland, Director of Change and Enterprise Services, Tesco Bank Their business model isn t land and expand; they haven t all got sales targets, their objective isn t to get as many people onto the job as possible. They come in, do a great job and leave. Bill Sexton, Group CIO, HomeServe Thank Heavens for Project One! David Henderson, CIO, YBS Thanks for all the good work Project One have done in the last few months. The pace and momentum you brought to the SPInE Programme were impressive to see and I m really pleased with the position we are now going into our Peak trading period. I ll definitely bear Project One in mind for future programmes. Martin Jones, Head of IT Operations, John Lewis Partnership We wanted guaranteed delivery, so called Project One! Paul Buttery, COO, Virgin Media The reason why Jupiter is a success is due to the world class Programme Management provided by Nick Cains and Project One. Mick Steel, IBM Account Manager, The Co-operative Group

7 Meet the team Our consultants all have extensive consulting or blue-chip company experience. Many have worked at senior levels for big name consultancies. No egos. Just talented people with the right attitude and behaviour, an unwavering focus on our customers success. Janet Budd I have over 15 years experience working with industry leading clients on complex transformational programmes as well as smaller scale projects across multiple industries. What I enjoy most about working at Project One is that you get all the best bits of consulting with none of the negatives; interesting clients and projects and a great network of experienced consultants to draw on without the need for internal administration to take you away from delivering great value for your client. Mike Howarth What attracted me here was the overall ethos, the pride that people have and the overall level of energy and pace. It s a great team of people, the quality of what we do is top notch and we always do what is right for the client as the first priority. After six years as a consultant, I m now working as a Delivery Director. This role is extremely varied - managing client relationships, shaping and assuring our engagements and working as part of the Project One leadership team. Fantastic experience. Philip Michell I am a highly experienced business change leader and have scoped and delivered successful transformation change across the UK and Europe. My primary reason for joining Project One was the fact that it enables me to focus on delivering great results for clients without the politics and hierarchy that exist within a traditional consulting organisation. This fundamental part of the culture generates significant additional benefits beyond merely making it a great place to work best exemplified by the breadth of support available from across the organisation. You can read more about the team on our website.

8 Bob Batchelor I am in my 10th year with Project One and the company has consistently delivered against its promises to me when I joined. Every day I work with inspirational colleagues who challenge and support me being the best I can be. I work with some of the biggest companies on their biggest business challenges, and I am given the scope, freedom and support to always do the right thing for my customers. Steve O Gorman Joining Project One was a classic no brainer in the end and after a considerably elaborate recruitment process, it was easy to feel there was nowhere else I could possibly want to work. Project One provides, for me at least, the ideal combination of challenge and clarity of thought. The assignments we undertake are by necessity challenging; we don t claim to be run of the mill, we thrive on accepting challenge and providing outstanding, often unexpected, results. Project One is a place where no one rests on their laurels, we re only as good as the outcome provided on the last assignment. And that s how it should be for someone who is invited into an organisation in order to make a difference. This matters to us, and we take it personally. We focus on our client and nothing else. We don t get excited or confused by internal career structure, promotions, selling more consultants, providing introductions or excessive administration. We re free to provide truly independent advice, without limitation or exception. Simon Clayton As a Senior Manager in a Big 4 consultancy, I was only able to work within a limited single industry client pool. At Project One I have been able to use my experience in radically different sectors doing exciting and challenging work. I really like the flat structure and the reward model which means that consultants are not in competition with each other for promotion. You can read more about the team on our website.

9 Being part of Project One Join the team At Project One we welcome experienced change leaders who: Have a track record of leading critical and complex business and IT change at scale and within a variety of industries Consistently deliver outstanding results, often within challenging timeframes Are passionate, enthusiastic and completely focused on our client s success, with commitment and resolve Demonstrate an ability to lead from the front and build great relationships across the board Have worked at senior levels in either FTSE 100, blue-chip companies or within a recognised UK top tier consultancy Are flexible to work across the UK when required What you can expect: The opportunity to be part of a successful and exciting company, helping some of the UK s most ambitious organisations to change, thrive and grow Interesting and challenging work, where you can apply your skills and experience across a variety of sectors and industries Direct engagement with senior business leaders on their critical business issues with personal ownership of your assignment The freedom to focus on your client s success without distractions from internal career structures, excessive administration and sales targets A positive and vibrant culture based on strong values and mutual respect A highly collaborative team where staying in touch and contributing to each other s success is really important, along with regular events to catch up and have fun! At Project One, we believe that the inspiring quality of our workplace culture is not just an add-on; it s a crucial ingredient for competitiveness and sustainable growth. In 2013, we were placed 27th in the Top 100 Best Small Companies to Work For by the Sunday Times. This is the third consecutive occasion that Project One has received this award. Together we are working to develop and grow Project One as a preferred partner of choice for ambitious organisations. According to the Sunday Times, people working for Best Companies like Project One told them that they think they are in dynamic and fulfilling places to work, where their contribution is valued and makes a difference. Setting each other up for success is really important to us at Project One, so we were delighted to top the survey results for how well we all work together, with a positive score of 92%. Project One was also one of the highest-ranked organisations in the area of Fair Deal, which rates the overall package of salary and benefits.

10 Join us on the Project One journey Responding to client demand, we re growing our team across the UK. We welcome applications from people who want to join us and contribute to our exciting future. A few words are not going to convince you that Project One should be your next career move, but if you have an outstanding track record, the right skills and a positive attitude, then we d love to meet you and demonstrate that there is real substance behind our claims natalie.fraser@projectone.com projectone.com