Project Manager

Thirteen Group; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization in the Tees Valley is seeking a Project Manager to lead a range of impactful projects. This hybrid role requires excellent communication skills and experience in change management. The ideal candidate will ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while enhancing customer experiences. They will join a diverse team committed to building strong communities. Various benefits, including annual leave and a pension plan, are offered.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 28 days

Pension contributions up to 17%

Health cost discount schemes

Opportunities to buy and sell annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering projects end-to-end across different areas.
• Ability to communicate clearly and build trust with teams.
• Confidence in using agile methods and change management approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-team projects from start to finish.
• Build strong business cases with clear benefits.
• Champion the project framework and agile methods.

Skills

Project delivery

Communication

Change management

Organizational skills

Customer focus

Job description

Join us as a Project Manager at Thirteen Group!

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our Transformation and Data team. You’ll lead a wide range of projects that really make a difference from digital improvements to new ways of working making sure every project finishes on time, within budget and delivers the outcomes our customers and colleagues need.

Role Overview

This is a hybrid role, so you’ll work mainly from home and at least one day a week from our fantastic office at Hudson Quay in Middlesbrough. We’ll need you to be flexible around business and team needs, so you may ask you to come into the office more often when required.

Thirteen Benefits

• Salary £38,860 per annum
• Annual leave starting at 28 days and rising to 31 days after three years, a day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays.
• Pension up to 17% contributions (flexible contribution rates of up to 7% colleague and up to 10% employer).
• Simply Health save money on everyday health costs and get wellbeing support.
• T’dar our discount and reward platform with big savings on the brands you love.
• Opportunities to buy and sell annual leave.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-team projects from start to finish, keeping everything on track for time, cost and quality.
• Build strong business cases with clear benefits for our customers and the business.
• Champion our project framework and agile ways of working across the organisation.
• Guide teams through change so everyone feels smooth and supported.
• Run lessons‑learned sessions and turn ideas into real improvements for future projects.
• Work closely with stakeholders at every level to keep projects moving forward.

About You

• You’ve got plenty of experience delivering projects end‑to‑end across different areas of a business.
• You’re great at bringing people together, communicating clearly and building trust.
• You’re confident using change management approaches and agile methods.
• You’re organised, proactive and brilliant at juggling priorities without dropping a ball.
• You understand value for money and always keep the customer in mind.

Why Thirteen Group?

We’re more than just a housing association we’re a community builder. As the largest housing association in the North East and among the top 25 nationally, we own over 34,000 properties.

• Join a team that’s local at heart but welcomes talent from everywhere.
• Be part of an organisation that values diversity and inclusivity.
• Be part of a company that offers tailored support services, going beyond just housing solutions.

Interested?

For more details, please see the attached role profile. If you’d like to chat about the role, feel free to contact the Portfolio Manager, Mark Motley on 07771 758433 for an informal conversation.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES, please.

As part of our hiring process, if you’re successful we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not a Skilled Worker Sponsoring Employer at this time.

Are You Ready for a Rewarding Challenge?

Join us at Thirteen Group and help turn our big ideas into reality improving lives every day. APPLY NOW and start your journey with us!