Project Manager

Project Manager This is a hands-on, multi-disciplinary role. Working across teams and with external partners, you'll take projects from initial planning through to successful completion. Apply now We usually respond within a week Project Manager - Operational Transformation Projects Salary|£63,345|Hybrid| Bath We're looking for an organised and proactive Project Manager to lead projects that improve services, create efficiencies, and make a positive difference for our customers and communities. Continuous Improvement: maximise efficiencies, minimise waste, manage cross-project dependencies, and track performance metrics. This is a hands-on, multi-disciplinary role. You’ll work across teams alongside other areas of the business. You'll bring people together, manage competing priorities, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard. Working across teams and with external partners, you'll take projects from initial planning through to successful completion. This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering meaningful change within a purpose-led organisation. What you'll be doing Lead projects from initiation and planning through to implementation, evaluation and closure Develop clear project plans, objectives, milestones, budgets and resource requirements Coordinate project teams, working groups and external suppliers to maintain progress and accountability Manage project risks, issues, dependencies and changes, escalating where appropriate Monitor project performance against agreed timescales, budgets, outcomes and quality standards Build strong relationships with colleagues, customers, contractors and other stakeholders Facilitate meetings, workshops and consultations, ensuring actions are recorded and followed through Prepare accurate project reports, updates and recommendations for senior stakeholders and governance groups Support procurement, contract management and budget monitoring activities where required Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement across our project delivery approach Why this is a great role Make a real difference - deliver projects that improve homes, services and outcomes for our customers. We are open to sector experience Work across the organisation - collaborate with colleagues from a wide range of professional teams Own meaningful change - take responsibility for projects from idea to successful delivery Develop your career - strengthen your project, leadership and stakeholder management skills Join a supportive organisation - work with people who are committed to our social purpose What you'll get in return Competitive salary and opportunities for pay progression 26 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 days after 3 years Your birthday off as an extra holiday Up to 10% matched pension contribution Flexible benefits including options such as Health Cash Plan or gym membership Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support Full training and development with opportunities for career progression Flexible and hybrid working arrangements About you We're looking for an experienced project professional who can bring structure, energy and collaboration to a varied portfolio of work. You'll be confident managing projects, engaging stakeholders and making sure actions are delivered in a changing environment. Project management experience - proven experience delivering projects from planning through to completion Strong organisation skills - able to manage deadlines, budgets, risks and competing priorities Excellent communication - confident working with colleagues, customers, suppliers and senior stakeholders Collaborative approach - able to build effective relationships and bring people together around shared goals Commercial awareness - comfortable monitoring budgets, managing resources and working with external providers Problem-solving skills - able to identify challenges, assess options and make practical recommendations IT literate - confident using Microsoft Office and project management or reporting systems Commitment to inclusion - understands the importance of accessible, customer-focused and fair project delivery A project management qualification such as PRINCE2, AgilePM or an equivalent qualification would be desirable, but we're equally interested in relevant experience and a track record of delivering successful projects. About Curo We're a leading South West housing association with social purpose at our heart. We provide affordable homes and create positive futures in our communities. We're proud to be among the UK's top 100 companies to work for, and the 5th best housing association nationwide. We actively welcome applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBTQ+, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and from our Curo customers. We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone - if you need any adjustments to help you apply or interview, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] Department Programme Management Office Role Project Manager Locations Curo, The Maltings, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 1EP Remote status Hybrid Yearly salary £63,345 Employment type Full-time About Curo We're one of the largest landlords in the South West, with a diverse portfolio of affordable and market rented homes. We own and manage more than 14,000 homes; properties that our 28,000 residents call home. We’re building hundreds of new homes every year for rent and sale. We provide award-winning support services to a wide range of residents, including homeless young people and families, older and disabled people, and those affected by mental health issues or memory loss. As a housing association we have no paid shareholders. We create profit for purpose, reinvesting the surpluses from our commercial house-building business into our core social purpose.