Project Manager

Moat Homes Ltd; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing provider in Dartford is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee transformation projects over a 12-month FTC. The successful candidate will manage projects from conception through delivery, working collaboratively within a matrix-managed environment. Essential skills include project management, change management, and strong communication abilities. This role supports flexible working with all IT equipment provided for home and office use. Apply by 11pm on Tuesday 6th January 2026.

Benefits

Flexible working

Employee benefits

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience delivering business change and process improvement.
• Strong change management capability with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in complex, matrix-managed stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver transformational and continuous improvement projects.
• Manage projects end‑to‑end, from business case development to operational delivery.
• Ensure projects follow change and governance frameworks.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Recognised project management qualification (PRINCE2, Agile or PMP)

Job description

Project Manager

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Salary: £51,414 to £64,268 per annum (salary offered dependent on experience)

Contract: 12‑month FTC

Location: Dartford

What we’re looking for?

We are on the look out for an experienced Transformation Project Manager, with a background in housing. You will be working with the Head of Delivery & Change to ensure we effectively deliver on transformation projects across the organisation.

We support agile working, so you’ll be provided all IT equipment to work flexibly between your home and at our Dartford office.

For more information please take a look at the job description: project-manager-digital-switchover.pdf

Key responsibilities

• Lead and deliver transformational and continuous improvement projects aligned to Moat’s corporate strategy, ensuring delivery to agreed time, cost and quality.
• Manage projects end‑to‑end, from discovery and business case development through planning, execution and transition to operational delivery.
• Ensure projects follow Moat’s change and governance frameworks, including risk, budget and benefits management.
• Work with sponsors and operational leaders to develop clear business cases, benefits realisation plans and sustainable outcomes.
• Identify, manage and coordinate project resources, stakeholders and cross‑functional teams, including IT and frontline colleagues.
• Develop and deliver effective stakeholder engagement and communication plans in collaboration with Communications.
• Embed best practice, support continuous improvement, capture lessons learnt and contribute to upskilling colleagues in project and change management.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation and maintain ongoing professional development in housing, project and change management.

You’ll have

• Proven project management experience delivering business change and process improvement.
• A recognised project management qualification (PRINCE2, Agile or PMP).
• A strong track record of prioritising workloads and delivering projects to deadlines.
• Experience working in complex, matrix‑managed stakeholder environments.
• Strong change management capability with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative, proactive and can‑do approach.

Working at Moat

We support agile working and provide all necessary IT equipment to enable flexible working between home and our Dartford office. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team committed to delivering meaningful change for our customers.

To apply

Complete our application form in full via our careers website. We’re keen to understand your interest in the role and how you meet the requirements, so make full use of the spaces provided to tell us about your experience, skills, and what makes you a great fit for our team.

Who are we?

We provide homes across London, Sussex, Kent and Essex. Our financial strength puts us in a good position to rise to challenges and plan for the future. Our purpose is to “open doors to better lives for our customers”. We thrive to be customer pioneers, providing a great customer experience.

We’re proud to have been recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Best Places to Work’ 2025, based on feedback from our colleagues.

Why join us?

Come and make a difference, grow your career, join a great team and take on new challenges.

In return, you’ll receive

Excellent benefits. For more info, check out our employee benefits video here: Our employee benefits: what we can offer you (youtube.com)

Want to know more about Moat?

Check out our social media feeds! Instagram: @moathomes Facebook: Moat Homes

Application deadline

If this sounds like the role for you, apply by 11pm on Tuesday 6th January 2026 and be part of something bigger! We encourage you to apply early, as we may close the advert before this date if we receive good interest. We’re looking forward to reading your application!

Adjustments

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