Project Manager

Longhurst Group Ltd; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-focused social housing provider is seeking a Project Manager to manage complex procurement-related projects. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills and have a collaborative problem-solving approach. This role offers a hybrid work model with a salary of up to £48,800 annually.

Benefits

28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Paid professional subscription

Employee Assistance Programme

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

High street and gym discounts

Plus more upon joining

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage your time effectively.
• Literacy in project management tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Managing a number of complex procurement projects.
• Providing summary reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Keeping key stakeholders informed and on track.
• Drafting timelines, milestones and supporting resource planning.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving approach

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Overview

At Amplius, we’re on a mission to deliver homes that make a difference. As a fresh and forward-focused social housing provider, we prioritise tenant safety, sustainability, and smart property investment. In our newly created Project Manager role, you’ll be project managing our most complex and impactful procurement-related projects. We are seeking an individual, experienced and skilled in stakeholder engagement, with the ability to bring colleagues ‘on the journey’. You’ll work closely with the procurement team, stakeholders, and operational project teams to support business processes and drive successful outcomes.

Location: Hybrid, minimum of 1 day p/week in our Peterborough or Boston office with some travel required.

Salary: Up to £48,800 per year

Contract: Permanent

Your week: 36.25 hours p/week (9am – 5.15pm Monday to Friday, with 1-hour lunch)

Responsibilities

• Managing a number of complex procurement projects (from conception and business case to mobilisation and lessons learnt).
• Providing summary reporting to senior stakeholders on risks, issues and project progress.
• Keeping key stakeholders informed and on track.
• Drafting timelines, milestones and supporting resource planning.

Qualifications / Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage your time effectively along with maintaining the momentum and focus of key stakeholders.
• Literacy in project management tools and techniques.
• Collaborative and problem-solving approach.

Why join Amplius?

There are loads of things that make Amplius a great place to be – every colleague has the chance to grow with us, make a real difference to our customers lives and ultimately be the most authentic version of themselves.

Grow with us

Your development matters to us. With tailored training programs, ongoing feedback, and career progression pathways, we support you to advance as far as you want to go.

Make a real impact

Our mission is rooted in service and community. Your work will contribute directly to improving the lives of people in the communities we serve.

Environmental and social impact

We’re dedicated to sustainability and social responsibility, taking real steps to protect our planet and foster inclusivity.

Perks of working at Amplius

• 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the ability to carry over allowance and purchase more.
• Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 10%, plus life cover of three times your annual salary.
• Paid professional subscription for membership fees relating to your role.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free wellbeing tools, free flu jabs and more.
• Health cash plan giving cash back for everyday health checks such as optical and dental.
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Lease schemes.
• High street, holiday and gym membership discounts.
• Plus lots more once you join!

The important stuff

We’re dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and accessible. Reasonable adjustments will be provided upon request for all candidates. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities. We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK to join Amplius. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.

Have any questions? Contact the Amplius Recruitment Team and we’ll be in touch to support you with any questions, queries or conundrums!