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Project Manager

Employer
Onward Homes
Location
Either Merseyside, Lancashire or Greater Manchester
Salary
£44,400 (Recruitment Rate) £47,550 (Confirmed Rate)
Closing date
26 May 2021

Job Details

Onward Homes is one of the largest registered providers of social housing in the North West, with 35,000 properties across the region.

We believe that everyone deserves a place to call their own, which is why we’re committed to building 400 new homes each year. We do more than just provide a roof over our customers’ heads, we’re here to make a real difference.

At Onward we’re working towards creating positive spaces, which extends to not only to the communities we serve but to our workplaces being positive spaces that are open, diverse and inclusive.  Onward is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation in every aspect of our work. 

We are looking for a Project Manager (1 post) to join our Projects Team.

As a Project Manager you will be responsible for embedding and developing an organisation wide approach to project management and to provide support to major business improvement projects.  You will deliver allocated project work plans and manage all day to day operational aspects of the project(s).  This will include overseeing the use of Onward project management methodology across the organisation, identifying and developing internal partnerships to ensure that the interests are represented among stakeholders.

You will provide project expertise, facilitation and support to Project Leads and Project Sponsor on allocated major business improvement projects across the organisation.  This will include you to manage the budgets, resources and priorities of the project team ensuring effective and efficient use of resources to deliver agreed performance targets and customer satisfaction. 

You will identify any project management training needs arising from performance monitoring, project audits and manage appropriate training delivery to ensure that the organisation’s project management capability is fit for purpose.

In order to be successful, it is essential to have a Project Management qualification, be educated to A level standard or have equivalent qualification/experience and to have detailed knowledge of various aspects of project management.  It is essential you have a track record for successfully delivering business improvement projects and translating strategic intent into operational plans and then successfully delivering on those plans.

All posts are recruited to the recruitment salary and movement to the confirmed salary is based on successful completion of a 6 month probation.  As well as a competitive salary and a generous annual leave entitlement, we offer a range of benefits for a rewarding career including a health cash plan, pension scheme and personal development.

Please note that due to Covid-19, the role will involve a mixture of office based and home working. We have adapted our working arrangements under government guidelines and Safe Systems of Work.  Discussions around the current working arrangements and Safe Systems of Work specific to the role will take place during the interview process. If candidates have any concerns / questions in relation to Covid-19 and the role at any stage of the recruitment and selection process they can contact the HR team on HumanResourcesTeam@onward.co.uk and a member of the HR Team will be in touch.

Company

We are Onward, a leading provider of quality, affordable homes for rent and sale in the North West.

From Southport to Stockport, we own and manage over 35,000 homes right across the region.

But we do more than just provide a roof over our customers’ heads. We’re here to make a real difference.

We offer help and support to vulnerable people facing a range of challenges, and create strong and vibrant communities that our customers can be proud to be a part of.

We believe that everyone deserves a place to call their own, which is why we’re committed to building more new homes throughout the North West for those in housing need.

To learn more about Onward, please visit us at onward.co.uk

Company info
Website
Telephone
+44 151 708 5777
Location
Head Office
12 Hanover Street
Liverpool
L1 4AA
GB

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