Project Manager - Alternative Funding in Lambeth

As a Project Manager within the Alternative Funding Project Team, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery and coordination of projects and workstreams across the team’s programme. You will manage defined projects or elements of larger programmes, ensuring activities are delivered to agreed scope, budget, programme and quality standards. Working under the direction of a Senior Project Manager, you will contribute to project planning, programme management, risk management, governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement. You will play an important role in supporting alternative funding initiatives, joint venture activity and strategic disposals, ensuring projects are well managed and aligned with Peabody’s objectives. You will also manage market rent void disposals with the team.

What you’ll do

• Support the delivery of assigned projects and workstreams, ensuring activities are delivered in line with agreed programmes, budgets and governance requirements.
• Assist in the development, maintenance and monitoring of project programmes, including tracking milestones, dependencies, risks and issues, escalating where appropriate.
• Contribute to the coordination of multiple workstreams, supporting prioritisation and effective sequencing of work.
• Support the preparation of tender documentation, consultant appointments and procurement processes, in line with internal procedures and value for money requirements.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, contributing to positive collaboration and clear communication.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure resource requirements are understood and appropriately planned.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports, briefing notes and papers for internal meetings, boards and approval forums, ensuring information is well presented and timely.
• Maintain accurate and well organised project files and records, ensuring compliance with legal agreements, internal policies, funder and regulatory requirements.

What you’ll need

• Strong numeracy skills, with the ability to understand investment appraisals and confidently manage and interpret large, complex data sets.
• Experience supporting project delivery within a complex organisational environment.
• Experience working with a range of stakeholders, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• An understanding of procurement processes, contract management and governance frameworks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and online meeting platforms.
• Able to support the preparation of reports and papers for senior stakeholders and approval forums.

Why Join Us?

When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

What We Offer

• 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
• 4 x salary life assurance
• Up to 10% pension contribution

Please read before applying: If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.

If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Ryan Loasby.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 9th June and Thursday 11th June. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.