project manager Leeds, England
Job description
Project Manager - D/I6tm
£38,951 pa | Grade K |
Leeds
Permanent linked to funding |
37 hours pw | Applications for part time / job share will be considered |
Closing date: 2 July 2023
Do you want to work for an organisation that values you as an individual? An organisation that will support your professional development?
What about an organisation that has Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of everything that it does?
How about an organisation that does all these things and more?
Then look no further than the West Yorkshire Combined Authority!
We currently have vacancies for 2 Project Managers to join our Transport Projects team.
It is an exciting time to be joining the Mayoral Combined Authority. We have a wide variety of exciting projects that we are working on which will help shape the West Yorkshire region. To find out more about the work the Combined Authority is involved with take a look at our latest news stories.
The West Yorkshire Climate and Environment Plan 2021 – 2024 sets the commitment to accelerate the deployment of electric vehicle charging points across the region, focusing on ensuring equity in provision. It is vital to ensure a comprehensive and accessible network is established to facilitate the smooth transition to electric vehicles for a cleaner and greener West Yorkshire.
We are looking to appoint two Project Managers to the Transport Projects team, within the Transport Policy and Delivery directorate, and play a key role in supporting the Combined Authority achieving its aim to deliver an effective and accessible EV charging point network.
The Transport Project team lead the direct delivery of transport infrastructure projects on behalf of the Combined Authority, working closely with a range of stakeholders including district partners, statutory bodies, and private sector developers. The team have a diverse portfolio of projects which currently includes the delivery of new and upgraded bus and rail stations across the region including the new White Rose rail station and the redevelopment of Halifax Bus Station, both of which are due to complete on site later this year.
The Role
Reporting into the Senior Project Manager, the key responsibilities are but not limited to:
- Manage the development of business cases, undertaking specific technical works and managing works within agreed tolerances.
- Manage the delivery of the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) programme which will co-ordinate and deliver electric vehicle infrastructure across the region
- Budgetary planning, forecasting, reporting, and financial control.
- Preparation of briefs, reports, press releases and communications.
About you
You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience:
- Relevant Professional Qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner, RICS, ICE, IHT, APM, CIOB) or equivalent practical experience of project management
- Experience of prioritising, planning and organising workloads to manage expectations and deadlines.
- Experience of working in partnership with stakeholders including political members, suppliers, public and private organisations and residents.
- Proven experience of confidently and professionally conveying information both written and oral in a clear, concise and persuasive style.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Thomas Murphy, Interim Transport Projects Lead at ([email protected]) for an informal discussion.
Our offer
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:
- 28 days Annual Leave (increasing upon years of service) plus bank holidays
- Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme
- Free Travel on rail and buses across West Yorkshire with the M-Card (Zones 1-5)
- Flexible Working Practices with Health & Wellbeing initiatives to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals.
We have also recently undergone a major office refurbishment and have bright, airy, modern office space, with all latest technology, and just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Railway Station. We also have agile working options too if you would rather work from home, or another suitable location, as well as a generous flexi-time scheme.
Have a look at our Employee Benefits webpage find out more.
To apply
If this sounds like your next role, please upload your anonymised CV, and complete the application form on our application website telling us why you would be a great fit for our role.
Please apply by 11:55pm on Sunday 9 July 2023 via the link below.
Project Manager - D/I6tm - West Yorkshire Combined Authority (westyorks-ca.gov.uk)
Further Information
The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes.
We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity. or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro-divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage.
Applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met.
Whilst agile working is an option for most staff, there is an expectation that employees are able to attend the office in central Leeds as and when required.
Candidates will be notified of invitation to interview by e-mail and interviews will be carried out either by phone, video or face to face. If you have any difficulty with the type of interview you are invited to, please inform the recruiting manager at your earliest convenience to enable them to consider an alternative solution.
Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases, on an annual basis.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. We do however thank you for your application and encourage you to continue looking for roles on our Careers with Us website page.
Candidate information will be retained by the Combined Authority for six months.
Terms and conditions
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has recently been in consultation with employees and Trade Unions to review the Terms and Conditions of Employment and Staff Benefits.
We are pleased to announce that these proposals have been accepted and work is currently underway to implement these.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
