Senior Project Manager

Sanctuary; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Sanctuary is seeking two Senior Project Managers based in Worcester with a mix of home and office working. The role focuses on delivering change programmes across business areas, coordinating across teams and driving successful outcomes.

You will manage project lifecycles, report progress, and develop solutions aligned with business strategy. Travel and a full driving licence are required, with a temporary contract up to 12 months and a salary of £56,110 per year.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing medium to large change projects across a lifecycle.
• Experience delivering projects in a large, complex organisation with a group structure.
• Experience producing progress reports and management information with clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of change projects across the lifecycle to meet objectives.
• Develop and maintain tools and processes to support delivery and reporting of change programmes.
• Improve financial performance through effective delivery of change programmes and projects.
• Lead project teams, recruiting and developing staff to meet business needs.
• Collaborate with programme leadership to align outcomes across multiple projects and workstreams.

Skills

Project management

Reporting & MI

Cost-benefit analysis

Business change delivery

Stakeholder collaboration

Driving licence

Job description

Worcester based with a balance of home and office working

£56,110 per year

35 hours per week

Temporary position for up to 12 months

We have an opportunity for 2x Senior Project Managers to join our business. Managing and coordinating the cost effective and efficient delivery of change programs This role sits within the Transformation team and works across multiple business areas, supporting the delivery of key projects and programs that drive business outcomes.

The role of Senior Project Manager will include:

• Manage and coordinate the delivery of change projects throughout the project lifecycle, in support of business objectives
• Work within and aid the development of appropriate tools and good practice processes to support the effective delivery and coordination of business change programmes, including their reporting, in line with Group objectives
• Deliver improvements in financial performance through the effective delivery of change programmes/projects, in line with Group objectives
• Manage project team members including their effective recruitment and on-going development, to ensure required skilled staff are available to meet business needs
• Partner with programme leadership to effectively deliver outcomes across multiple projects, managing competing priorities and multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Skills and experiences:

• Proven experience of managing medium to large scale projects, with an understanding of a full project life cycle
• Some experience of successful delivery of projects achievement in a large, complex organisation, within an organisational structure which includes a group parent and subsidiary organisations
• Proven experience of producing progress reports and management information, including making recommendations for changes needed to ensure delivery
• Proven experience in developing solutions in line with business strategies, whilst meeting business and user needs
• Some experience of undertaking accurate and effective cost benefit analysis
• Travel is a requirement of the role; therefore, a full valid driving licence is essential

Why work for us?

We provide homes and care for more than 250,000 people in England and Scotland. Our customers are at the heart of all we do. With around 14,000 colleagues, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £56,110 per annum

Closing Date:1 November 2026