Assistant Project Manager (Development) 

Salary: £32,992 pa 

Location: Wythenshawe, Manchester  

Contract: Permanent, Full Time   

Hours of work 35 hours per week  

Closing date: 21st August 2022 

Interview date: 25th August 2022  

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager (Development) to work as part of the development team. You’ll be responsible for the delivery of a range of development projects including individual property acquisitions to new build development schemes ensuring high quality services to all customers. 

Duties will include but are not limited to:  

• In conjunction with Project Managers, assist in progressing the delivery of development projects  

• Management of complex and important scheme information, monitored by the responsible officer  

• Working alongside Project Managers, to produce accurate reports including scheme outputs, budgets and risks  

• Develop and maintain partnerships with Local Authorities, developers and other stakeholders in conjunction with other members of the development team  

• Liaison with consultants to assist in the delivery of development projects  

• Develop a clear understanding of the project appraisal systems and development/sales procedures to ensure the maintenance of comprehensive records and audit trails  

• Contribute towards the review and improvement of development and sales procedures and policies 

• Through a comprehensive training package, develop a clear understanding of cash planning and budgets being applied to development projects  

The successful candidate will have an interest in new build development for an RP, along with a desire to learn on-the-job (alongside a full comprehensive package of training in housing development). Ideally, you’ll hold a Construction or property-related degree and be education / have experience of Project Management principles. We’re looking for someone with good report writing and excellent numerical and analytical skills. 

We're looking for those that share our passionate for making a difference to our customers' lives. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our journey in making a real impact to Wythenshawe’s customers and communities… but more than that, with every job role comes a competitive salary, great pension scheme, holidays that increase with each year of service, flexible working, an employee assistance and health care plan including staff benefits, paid professional memberships, and excellent ongoing learning opportunities which contribute towards continual professional development.  

About Us 

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) manages almost 14,000 properties, providing homes for more than 29,000 people in Wythenshawe, South Manchester. 

We are committed to investing in the health, wellbeing and development of colleagues, who we will reward fairly and empower and trust to deliver their best work for the benefit of WCHG, our tenants and stakeholders. WCHG is an inclusive employer of choice where differences are recognised as strengths in delivering our purpose. A disability confident employer WCHG will work to make reasonable adjustments where possible throughout its employment processes. 

Our purpose is to provide good quality homes and services to our tenants and leaseholders and to play a leading role in creating safer, healthier communities. WCHG boasts an impressive development portfolio which aims to deliver on average 1,100 new homes over the next five years with £195m estimated investment, leaving a lasting legacy in our communities.