Project Manager (6 - 9 months Maternity Cover)

Lampton Leisure; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Free gym membership

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave and

Pension Scheme

Exclusive Discounts - Lampton Rewards/

Staff wellbeing - online GP, EAP, etc.

Sustainability perks - cycle to work,/

Career Growth – CPD training, and more

Job summary

Lampton Leisure in the London Borough of Hounslow is seeking a Project Manager for a maternity cover of 6-9 months. You will plan, coordinate and deliver several complex, client-focused projects, ensuring they finish on time and within budget. The role requires leading internal teams and coordinating with third parties, maintaining risk and change control, and reporting to senior management. Hybrid working and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multiple complex projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of project management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for flawless execution.
• Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget.
• Define project scope and objectives with stakeholders and ensure feasibility.
• Develop a detailed project plan and monitor progress with milestones.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule and costs with verification techniques.
• Measure performance using appropriate tools; report to management.
• Maintain client and stakeholder relationships through collaboration.
• Perform risk management to minimise project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Meet with clients to take briefs and clarify requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Numeracy

Education

Project Management Professional certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Please note this is a maternity cover for 6-9 months*

About Lampton Group

Established for over a decade, Lampton Group is wholly owned by the London Borough of Hounslow. This means we operate a commercially minded business, with a public service ethos. We work in close partnership with the Borough to provide commercial, strategic and social value to the community; any profits we make are invested back into essential services and community projects. We have three operating arms - Lampton Homes, Lampton Leisure and Lampton Services – each exists to enhance the lives of residents and support the council in supplying essential services.

Why Join Lampton Group?

• Annual pay and contract reviews
• Hybrid working
• 24 days holiday allowance, plus bank holidays
• Free gym membership
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leaveand Pension Scheme
• Exclusive Discounts - save with Lampton Rewards and EE mobile offers
• Staff wellbeing perks - online GP access, EAP, health testing, flu Jabs, and eye care vouchers
• Sustainability Perks - cycle to work and electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Career Growth – CPD training, structured development, and leadership opportunities

About the Job

As a Project Manager at Lampton, you will be responsible for planning, evaluating, coordinating and delivering several complex and client focused projects, ensuring the completion of projects on time and within budget and scope. This Project Manager will oversee all aspects of projects including, but not limited to; setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, monitoring and summarising the progress of projects, preparing and presenting reports for senior management and the Board regarding the status of projects.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects and delegate project tasks based on staff members' individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress with clear milestones
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Report and elevate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders through a collaborative approach
• Perform risk management to minimise project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Track project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and long‑term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis

Previous Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Project Management Professional certification
• Proven working experience in project management
• Ability to develop project plans, set up and lead project teams, manage projects in line with natural or prescribed project management frameworks, including coordinating simultaneous delivery of multiple projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Previous experience within Process Improvement, Developing and Tracking Budgets, Project Management, Planning and Performance Management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational, analytical and numeracy skills

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Lampton Group is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process