Senior Project Manager

Sanctuary; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing and care provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee local compliance projects within the Building Safety team. This role focuses on implementing processes to meet evolving safety regulations while ensuring the safety of high-risk buildings and residents. Candidates should have experience managing medium to large-scale projects, with a degree in a relevant field and Prince2 Practitioner certification. A competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Volunteering

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience of managing medium to large scale projects/programmes.
• Understanding of a full project life cycle.
• Experience in working with third party suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver local compliance projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide high quality management information to senior management.
• Manage project/programme team members effectively.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

Prince2 Practitioner

Job description

Sanctuary is one of the UK's leading providers of housing, care and community services. With around 13,000 employees, we maintain a culture where diversity is valued and talent is nurtured and rewarded.

Senior Project Manager

Homeworking

£54,197 - £57,050 per year

35 hours per week

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team. This role sits within the Building Safety team who are responsible for ensuring fire and structural safety of Sanctuary's High Risk Buildings and residents, particularly in light of evolving safety regulations and standards. As Senior Project Manager you will be managing and coordinating the delivery of the local compliance projects. This programme is to support the design and implementation of all processes and procedures to ensure we are meeting the new regulatory requirements while embedding a culture of Building Safety across the Group. The role is crucial in safeguarding residents and properties.

The role of Senior Project Manager will include:

• Delivering local compliance projects throughout the project lifecycle, in support of business objectives.
• Working within and aiding the development of appropriate tools and good practice processes to support the effective delivery and coordination of business change programmes.
• Delivering improvements in financial performance through the effective delivery of change programmes/projects.
• Providing regular, high quality management information and updates to senior management on programme delivery, escalating issues and decisions as appropriate.
• Managing project/programme team members including their effective recruitment and on‑going development, to ensure required skilled staff are available to meet business needs.
• Undertaking analysis of customer needs to identify practical business improvements, working with internal and external stakeholders to scope service and product improvements that meet the current and future needs of customers.
• Contributing, as appropriate, to special programmes and projects in support of the Group's values and objectives.

Skills and experiences:

• Degree in a relevant subject.
• Prince2 Practitioner level.
• Proven experience of managing medium to large scale projects/programmes, with an understanding of a full project life cycle.
• Proven experience in working with others to deliver projects, including indirect reports and third party suppliers.
• Some experience of managing staff.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Occasional travel may be required; 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.

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays.
• A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Volunteering scheme.
• Employee Advice Service including counselling.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Voluntary health plans.
• Employee discounts.
• Wellbeing support and tools.
• Employee recognition scheme.
• Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools.
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues.

Closing Date: 28 December 2025

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - [e-mail]

We reserve the right, depending on application numbers, to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.