Project Manager

We are looking for an experienced and peoplefocused Project Manager to join our Transformation and Resources directorate on a 12-monthfixed-term basis. This role plays a key part in delivering meaningful change across the organisation. You will help ensure that transformation initiatives are well planned delivered on time and create real benefits for colleagues customers and communities. If you enjoy leading projects from concept through to delivery bringing people together and using insight to drive improvement this could be the role for you.

Please note this role is for a fixed-term contract ending 30th April 2027.

What you will be doing

• Leading transformation projects from planning through to delivery and evaluation in line with our Agile based project framework.
• Developing and maintaining project plans RAID logs communication plans and benefits frameworks.
• Providing clear and timely project reporting that supports governance decision making and oversight.
• Supporting the Programme Manager by identifying dependencies resourcing needs and delivery constraints.
• Coaching and mentoring project team members to ensure highquality project documentation and strong delivery discipline.
• Keeping stakeholders engaged through clear tailored communication and regular updates.
• Working collaboratively across departments and with external partners where required to deliver integrated project outcomes.
• Using data insight and customer and colleague feedback to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Leading and supporting a small team which may include a Junior Project Manager and a Project Support Officer.

What we are looking for

• A professional project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or Agile or willingness to work towards one.
• Proven experience delivering complex projects and achieving measurable benefits.
• Experience supporting colleagues through change and working confidently at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement including capturing feedback and insight from customers and colleagues.
• Comfortable working with data to support evidencebased decision making.
• Creative communication skills and the ability to develop engaging project messaging.
• Team management experience is desirable.

Why this role matters

This role is central to delivering our Corporate Plan and ensuring change is approached in a collaborative structured and peoplefocused way. Your work will help modernise services improve the customer experience and shape how we evolve as an organisation while supporting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

If you are motivated by helping organisations change for the better we would be delighted to hear from you.

Application Deadline: Sunday 29th March2026

Please note the above date is subject to change and the advert may be closed early dependent on applications received. If you are interested in applying dont wait!

Why join us

As an Investors in People Health & Wellbeing recognised employer we offer a wide range of benefits such as;

• 25 days Annual Leave rising to 30 with length of service and subject to approval the option to buy and sell additional annual leave*
• Enhanced leave options for Maternity Paternity Adoption & Shared Parental Leave*
• Enhanced Pension scheme contributions
• Our Health Care Plan gives you money back for dental optical therapy costs and more
• Subsidised Healthy Living benefits i.e. gym membership or yoga classes
• Subsidised Leisure Learning benefits i.e. finance towards driving lessons or learning a new language
• Car Lease Scheme Cycle to Work scheme*
• Volunteering days in the local community
• We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension option*

*Subject to eligibility criteria

About Us

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) manages almost 14000 properties providing homes for more than 29000 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 customers and stakeholders. WCHG is an inclusive employer of choice where differences are recognised as strengths in delivering our purpose. WCHG operates anonymous recruitment selection practices. 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 customers 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 1100 new homes over the next five years with 195m estimated investment leaving a lasting legacy in our communities.

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) manages almost 14000 properties providing homes for more than 29000 people in Wythenshawe South Manchester.

Awarded Investors in People Health & Wellbeing and officially recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer UK three years running since 2019 WCHG is now amongst an elite group of world class organisations recognised for demonstrating a commitment to high performance through excellent people management and provides local employment to 530 colleagues.

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 1100 new homes over the next five years with 195m estimated investment leaving a lasting legacy in our communities.