Project Manager (Property Strategy)

Directorate: Housing, Regeneration and Operations

Section: Corporate Property and Assets

Location: Civic Centre

Hours: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to internal applicants only.

About us:

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And thats where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Councils diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking to appoint an experienced and driven property professional to join our dynamic Corporate Property Team as a Property Strategy Project Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about strategic asset management and making a tangible difference within the community.

Inthis role:

You will be responsible for developing strategy related to the management of the Councils diverse property estate, ensuring that operational, commercial, and community assets are managed effectively and contribute positively to the Councils long-term objectives.

You will coordinate, monitor and support delivery of complex property and estates programmes, projects and other strategic property enabling workstreams.

You will manage and deliver projects, working closely with departmental and enabler leads and multiple stakeholders to plan, manage and drive achievement of target objectives.

You will use usingeffective portfolio and programme/project management approaches to contribute to the development and implementation of the councils corporate and service asset management plans and policies.

Your input will help ensure that these projects are delivered in a way that supports sustainable growth and meets the evolving needs of Stoke-on-Trents residents.

Proposed interview date w/c 7th September

About You:

HND or above qualification and/or extensive experience in programme/ project management Prince2 and/or other equivalent programme/project management qualification(or working towards such qualification)

Extensive knowledge of relevant Local Government legislation including procurement and finance

Significant project management experience working in a complex and challenging programme environment

Significant experience of delivering transformational savings programmes / projects management methodology throughout the lifecycle with a proven track record of planning, executing, controlling and closing projects

Experience of benefits, costs and resources planning and tracking

What we offer:

A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent

Hybrid and flexible working options

An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme

Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can befound here

Any offerof employment will be subject to the successful completion of requiredpre-employment checks. These may include:

Right to Work in the UK

Proof of address

Satisfactory references

Occupational Health Clearance

Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations

DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

The Council will not acceptany speculative CVs from employment agencies.

No agency terms andconditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.

Anyunsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as theproperty of the Council.

Please notethat if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within theorganisation applies for this vacancy their application will receivepriority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council,we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we wantour workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of allbackgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially thosefrom underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply ifthey don†t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and youthink you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We areproud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplacewhere everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.