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. 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 Council's 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.

In this role:

• You will be responsible for developing strategy related to the management of the Council's diverse property estate, ensuring that operational, commercial, and community assets are managed effectively and contribute positively to the Council's 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 effective portfolio and programme/project management approaches to contribute to the development and implementation of the Council's 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-Trent's 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 be found here.

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-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 accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies. No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council. Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. 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 want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.