Project Manager

1 week ago

Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom Orbit Group Full time
Orbit is a fantastic business and one that's really going places.


Orbit was formed in 1967 with the aim of providing good-quality housing for people who would otherwise not be able to afford to buy their own home.


Over 50 years later, we're one of the leading housing providers in the UK.Our services have diversified, our housing portfolio has expanded, and our reputation as an innovator within our sector has grown.

But one thing that has never changed.
Our beliefin people and what they can achieve.

Your role at Orbit.

Orbit are looking to recruit an experienced, adaptable and driven Project Manager to join our Business Change Team on a 2 year fixed term contract, to lead and deliver a comprehensive programme of improvements across the whole of our Independent Living portfolioof homes.


You will need to deliver on the following:

  • An agreed set of specifications and standards applicable to all Independent Living properties
  • Improvements across the portfolio that improve the environments and create comfortable, inviting homes for our customers
  • Value for money through effective project management and procurement
  • Increase customer satisfaction through the scheme improvements and through significant engagement with the project

Some of your key responsibilities will be to:

  • Lead the planning and delivery of all elements of the project
  • Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, deliverables and benefits
  • Ensure customers are at the heart of planning and delivery, fully engaged throughout the project, with regular consultations to understand their specific requirements
  • Work closely with the IL team and other key business areas, offering our customers a refreshed home environment that meets Orbit's quality, energy efficiency and branding standards.
  • Lead tender activity to procure the appropriate suppliers to deliver the project
  • Define project tasks, resource requirements & development of project plans\timelines
  • Assess and managing project risk/issues
  • Develop and controlling project budgets
  • Lead & manage a virtual project team
  • Regularly monitor, reporting & presentation of progress of the project to all stakeholders
  • Implement and management of change control throughout the project


To be successful in this role of Project Manager you will need to have previous experience working in a similar role at a similar level.


It is also essential that you have:

  • Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management and business analysis
  • Proven experience of project management & business analysis techniques
  • Proven experience in managing medium to large projects
  • Excellent stakeholder management experience
  • Proven experience in risk and change management
  • Commercial experience of leading tenders and managing multiple supplier relationships
It is also desirable but not essential to hold the following:

  • Prince
  • Have experience working in Housing or a similar sector

Why Orbit?

Rewarding your contribution.

For those who want or need more of a work life balance our view is that this role is suitable for WorkSmart.

This means we would consider a more flexible working arrangement, where your hours and work location are managed according to business, customer andpersonal needs.

Agile working arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.

Some of our core benefits include:

  • Group bonus potential up to 15% of salary
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the "Orbit day"
  • Private medical insurance
  • Excellent contributory pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • A great pick and mix of flexible benefits including the option to buy and sell holiday and much more

Our culture and purpose.

We know that great people are central to achieving our ambitions and as such we want everyone to have a voice and make a positive difference.

We are proud to be a Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to work for, this demonstrates we place people at the heart ofeverything we do.

We continue to create a culture that celebrates diversity and an environment where everyone feels able to contribute towards achieving together.


We support our colleagues to be at their best through our wellbeing programme #ThisIsMe, our corporate learning programme, opportunities for professional development, our innovative approaches to making the world and our homes a greener place and our leadingreward and recognition package.

Because of this our people tell us Orbit is a great place to work for.

At Orbit, our people are enthusiastic and passionate about making a real difference to our customers and communities. We are one team where everyone is connected and encouraged to have the freedom to think differently.

Each year we build many new affordable homes and manage a total portfolio of around 45,000 properties.

Over 100,000 people live in an Orbit home and our innovative approach empowers every one of them to grow and thrive.

We are commercially driven.

Themore profit we make, the more we invest into the communities that we work for, improving services and playing a key role in driving UK housing growth.


Work for Orbit.
Believe in people.

We have so much more that we'd like to share with you so please submit your CV demonstrating the value you could bring to Orbit.

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