Job Ref: 214485257

Date: 2021-08-20 15:59:48

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Job Description

Project Manager

1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Aylesbury base with some agile working

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Good range of company benefits

Full time – 37 hours per week

Are you self-motivated, passionate about helping people and keen to join a dynamic organisation? This may be the perfect position for you!

About Us

Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust is a ‘not-for-profit’ Registered Provider of affordable housing for nearly 20,000 people living and working in Aylesbury and across Buckinghamshire and beyond. 

we own and are responsible for over 8,500 homes,

Our annual turnover of over £45 million,

We have more than 270 employees,

We aim to make a significant social and economic contribution within the communities where we work.

Our Future

We are a dynamic organisation seeking to provide over 1000 new homes by 2025 while also increasing flexibility with the way we work and reducing our environmental impact and improving our sustainability.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced project manager to join our team on a fixed term basis.

We are running two large governance projects and require an experienced project manager to oversee them. You will report into the AD Corporate and Company Secretary who has oversight of the programme.

On the Job you will:

Plan, project manage and execute two key governance related projects within tight timescales and budgets (conversion of the Trust to a Community Benefit Society) and related re-branding project.

About You

We’re looking for someone who understands how to connect with people and is great at project management and bringing people along with you on the project to achieve the end goals.

If you’re open minded, confident, compassionate and want to learn more about the role then we’d love to hear from you!

You will ideally have skills and attributes that include:

Extensive knowledge of project management

Proven Track Record of completing similar projects

Experience in working in a corporate environment

Good attention to detail

Accuracy

Good time management

Strong organisational skills

Inquisitive mindset

Process driven

Solution focused

Good communication,

You enjoy a challenging role

Like meeting new people

Are motivated to make a difference in the local community.

The minimum qualifications required are Prince 2 Project Management and 5 GSCE's or equivalent.

Benefits include

28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time)

Discretionary performance related payment

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible working

Health Cash Plan

Workplace Options Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discount scheme

E&D Commitment

We’re inclusive with a strong set of values which express our commitment to becoming a leader in our field, providing quality affordable homes and investing in Aylesbury Vale’s diverse communities. We celebrate innovation and different points of view and want a team that is reflective of the communities we serve. Thus we welcome applicants from BAME backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability.  Enthusiasm, willingness to contribute and a real commitment to connect and bring us closer to our customers and communities is essential. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Closing date: We will interview on a rolling basis as suitable applicants are received so early application is advised
Interview date: TBC

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