Project Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager (Compendium Living- Riverside)Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £48861 (£53837 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)Working Hours: 35 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Location: Hybrid/Midlands or North

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The difference you will make as Project Manager

As a Project Manager with Compendium Living you will be responsible for project management of live developments, PR and communications, business development, community engagement and business administration in support of Compendium Living’s agreed objectives and business plan (but not limited to)

Additional Information

Normal working hours will be based on 35 hours per week, although some flexibility will occasionally be required for attendance at out-of-hours evening meetings or weekend events, for which time lieu will be granted.

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

Competitive pay & generous pension
28 days holidays plus bank holidays
Flexible working options available
Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.

Role profile

To assume the day-to-day project management of live development project phases, as identified and agreed with the Managing Director, including financial responsibility for project budget management, the agreement of variations and the authorisation of project expenditure against certified invoices.
Managing and coordinating project team activities in support of defined key project objectives throughout the post appointment/pre-contract and contract delivery stages.
When required, to act as the ‘public face’ of Compendium Living at a project level, representing the business in the relevant arenas, whilst proactively maintaining good working relationships with client partners and all key project stakeholders.
Coordinating and managing the delivery of Compendium Living’s project community engagement and networking activities, including (but not limited to) public consultation, resident communications and involvement, and support for local community initiatives/activities.
To set up and/or maintain appropriate management systems and project record keeping, including (but not limited to) the preparation of formal project progress reports, the monitoring and reporting of project KPI outputs, and the preparation of project meeting agendas and minutes etc.
To manage project stakeholder and customer enquiries effectively, providing clear supportive and accurate advice or signposting as appropriate and/or escalating complex queries via the appropriate channels to ensure effective resolution.
Coordinating and managing Compendium Living’s post-completion interface with relevant third parties e.g. with leaseholders and commercial tenants through its appointed managing agents.

Business Development:

Under the direction of the Managing Director, to assist in the coordination and management of the project bid team when competing for new business opportunities.
When required, to support the preparation of bid submission documents and proposals, with particular emphasis on the development of stakeholder engagement and social value strategies.
Managing and maintaining Compendium Living’s business development systems to support its business development strategy, as varied from time to time by the Compendium Board.

Marketing, PR and Communications:

Ownership and management of Compendium Group corporate websites, with responsibility for periodic reviews and their routine updating and maintenance.
Preparation and management of Compendium Living’s corporate social media strategy, including use, content, campaigns (where applicable), and responses to comments from the public.
Responsibility for PR and marketing spend by The Compendium Group and its subsidiary Compendium Regeneration Ltd, and the oversight of sales budgets for live developments.
Formal and informal engagement with project partners and stakeholders through client/partner meetings, formal business reporting structures and corporate networking opportunities.

Company Administration:

To support the Managing Director in preparing for, and acting on, the decisions of the Compendium Board.
To deputising for the Managing Director and representing Compendium Living, when necessary and appropriate.
The ability to produce clear, well-structured reports for clients, colleagues, partners and governance structures which aid effective decision making.
The preparation of purchase orders and the authorisation of invoices for specific areas of corporate overhead and/or project expenditure, as may be agreed from time to time with the Managing Director.
To ensure compliance with the Company’s Equality and Diversity policies in respect of employment and service delivery, as they apply to the carrying out of job functions on Compendium Living’s behalf.
To work closely with partners and stakeholders to ensure that all relevant Health & Safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group’s policy, procedures and statutory obligations.
To adhere to Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions.
To ensure compliance with relevant Data Protection and Consumer Credit regulations,
as they apply to the carrying out of job functions on Compendium Living’s behalf.
Any other relevant duties as may be reasonably required by the Managing Director.

Other Duties:

Undertaking personal development and training as may be necessary to keep abreast of technical, legal, political, financial and/or other relevant developments in the field of neighbourhood renewal and regeneration.
To focus on the company's business goals, to understand its direction and to contribute to its overall success.
To contribute to continuous improvement processes and procedures, seeking opportunities to improve the service provided by self, team and organization; wherever possible, adding value to support the sustainable growth of the business.

Essential

Relevant experience in housing regeneration and/or neighbourhood renewal, with a proven ability to work under own initiative and judgement. Self-motivated and organised with the ability to plan and prioritise work against deadlines.
Experience of Project Management with having responsibility for finances/budgets
Excellent team player with client-focused outlook who can work flexibly to meet the requirements of the business.
Can demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively at all levels within the business.
Proficient in the use of IT systems including Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Desirable

Relevant qualification to degree level or the equivalent.
Extensive experience in the neighbourhood renewal sector, ideally having worked collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering housing regeneration.