PROJECT MANAGER

Cardiff Council; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28–33 days

Flexi working

Hybrid working

LGPS pension

Training and development

Mentorship

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking a professional and ambitious Project Manager to join the Partnership Delivery Team. The role focuses on delivering sustainable service change, working across Cardiff Council service areas and with partners including Health and the Third Sector.

The post leads the implementation of homelessness and social housing allocations act into operational practice, embedding policies and partnership arrangements, with broader programme work to support council strategies.

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience delivering change in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in housing-related environment and knowledge of homelessness legislation in Wales.
• Experience reporting on externally funded projects and monitoring milestones and performance targets.
• Ability to produce high-quality documents and reports and drive decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects delivering sustainable service change and improvement.
• Plan, implement, monitor and report on change projects with managers across Cardiff Council services and partners.
• Embed legislative change and ensure policies, procedures and partnerships are in place.
• Support broader operational planning and delivery aligned with the Council’s corporate plan and wellbeing plan.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Digital skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Are you passionate about driving service change and improving outcomes for people? If so, this is an exciting opportunity for you to make a meaningful difference! We are seeking a professional and ambitious Project Manager to join our team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and committed individual to join our Partnership Delivery Team as a Project Manager. This team is responsible for:

Using local knowledge, partner relationships, data, and information, the Partnership Delivery Team designs, coordinates and monitors large scale transformation projects, which aim to better meet the needs of Cardiff citizens.

The team manage a range of Welsh Government Grants including the Housing Support Grant, Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) Grant and the Children and Communities Grant.

This post is subject to grant funding and will be reviewed on an annual basis.

• A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year to a maximum of 33 days per year after 5 years, with the option to purchase additional annual leave to a maximum of 10 days.
• Our working culture is flexible, with a flexi scheme allowing you to work to a schedule that suits you, including access to office sites throughout the city.
• Hybrid working - supporting you to flexibly deliver your role whether on visits, from an office or your home.
• Access to the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan for peace of mind.
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Support offered through mentorship and enhanced by senior management

About the job

You will lead and manage projects to deliver sustainable service change and improvement. This will involve the planning, implementation, reporting, and monitoring of identified change projects. Central to the role will be working with managers across different Cardiff Council service areas, alongside a range of partners including Health and the Third Sector.

Primarily this role will lead the implementation of the new Homelessness and Social Housing Allocations Act into operational practice, embedding legislative change across services and embedding policies, procedures and partnership arrangements.

As part of the transformation agenda, you will also assist in the broader range of operational planning, development, and implementation of key work programmes that support the strategic direction of the Council’s corporate plan, wellbeing plan, and community safety plan.

What We Are Looking For From You

Experience:

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong project management experience and the ability to deliver effective change in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders.

They will have experience working within a housing-related environment and possess a thorough understanding of both current and emerging homelessness legislation in Wales.

The role requires proven capability in reporting on externally funded projects, including the monitoring of project milestones and performance targets, as well as experience in managing and analysing data to inform decision‑making. The candidate will also be adept at producing high‑quality documents and reports and will have a track record of implementing change within a complex operational setting.

Skills:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to analyse data to drive improvements in processes and ways of working, supported by excellent digital skills and confidence in adopting new technologies.

Strong organisational capability is essential, with the capacity to manage multiple and competing projects effectively. The role requires someone who can work both collaboratively within a team and independently, while also building productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and interested groups.

The candidate must be able to analyse and evaluate complex information, make sound decisions, and clearly report on findings. Excellent communication skills are essential, including the ability to produce high‑quality written documents within agreed deadlines

Communication:

The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and positively influence others. They must be able to work collaboratively with colleagues, senior management, and a range of professional bodies, demonstrating professionalism, credibility, and the ability to engage constructively across organisational boundaries.

Knowledge:

The successful candidate will have good knowledge of homeless legislation in Wales and of any related policies and protocols of relevant legislation, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Additional information

This post is temporary until 31 st March 2027.

Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools-based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

The hiring manager will advise on the format of the interview as part of the recruitment process.

For an informal discussion following review of the job description and person specification, please contact Jonathan Worlock ([e-mail])

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Job Category Housing

Department Housing & Communities

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Temporary