At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful projects from planning to delivery, ensuring quality and safety.
- Company: Join Norwood, the UK's oldest Jewish charity, making a difference since 1795.
- Benefits: Supportive team culture, growth opportunities, and the chance to change lives.
- Other info: Dynamic role with diverse responsibilities and collaboration across teams.
- Why this job: Be part of meaningful projects that empower neurodiverse children and their families.
- Qualifications: Project management skills and a passion for inclusive practices.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
Duration: Two year fixed term contract (option to extend by one year)
About the Role
As a Project Manager, you will support the delivery of a varied and high-impact portfolio of projects across Norwood. You will lead capital projects from planning through to delivery, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard. Your work will span property developments, digital systems and service transformation; working closely with our Assistant Director of Major Projects. This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with colleagues, external partners and people with lived experience to ensure projects are practical, inclusive and aligned to organisational priorities.
About Norwood
Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives. At Norwood, you will make a real difference every day. You will be part of a supportive and inclusive team where kindness is shown in how we care, respect shapes how we work together, belonging ensures everyone feels valued, and empowerment enables people to thrive. We invest in your growth, care about your wellbeing, and give you the pride of knowing your work changes lives.
You will:
- Lead and/or support the delivery of multiple projects across capital, digital and change programmes
- Develop project plans, manage risks and track progress against milestones
- Support business cases, proposals and project governance processes
- Ensure projects meet regulatory, safety and quality standards
- Work collaboratively across teams to deliver meaningful, lasting outcomes
This role offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to projects that improve services and environments across Norwood.
Your Day to Day
You will:
- Manage day-to-day delivery of allocated projects, ensuring scope, timelines and budgets are met
- Coordinate internal teams, external consultants and contractors
- Support capital projects including new builds, refurbishments and adaptations
- Work with IT and suppliers to support digital transformation initiatives
- Facilitate workshops, consultations and change activities across services
- Monitor risks and performance, escalating issues where needed
- Prepare reports, presentations and updates for senior stakeholders
- Ensure strong governance, documentation and compliance across all projects
You will work across a broad range of stakeholders, ensuring projects reflect the needs of the people we support and deliver real operational impact.
Project Manager employer: NORWOOD
At Norwood, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where kindness and respect are at the core of our culture. As a Housing Manager, you will not only have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of neurodiverse individuals but also benefit from comprehensive employee growth opportunities, including training and development tailored to your career aspirations. Located in Stanmore, our head office fosters collaboration across various teams, ensuring that you are part of a dedicated community committed to empowering those we serve.
