Business Change Project Manager

Up to 2 Year Fixed Term Contract (until October 2022)

The Role:

Business Change is looking for an additional Business Change Specialist to join our team. The candidate will bring a blend of skills to the organisation, including:

-Project Management (eg. Prince 2, Agile)

-Business Improvement & Process design (eg. Lean, Six Sigma)

-Data Analysis

-People Change Management

You will have demonstrable experience of managing projects and delivering business benefit using a combination of the above skills.You will be allocated specific projects and be responsible for developing project plans, working closely with colleagues in Operations, Technology and other supporting functions to ensure they deliver to time, scope and quality; ultimately realising customer experience and efficiency/effectiveness objectives.THT has a range of strategic projects underway to support the growth in new home development, the transformation of property services/repairs, improvements in customer service and enhancements to the digital platforms.

You’ll have the ability to build and maintain strong ongoing relationships across a cross-functional project team and demonstrate good client, team and stakeholder engagement skills. You will assist the Programme Manager in the preparation of progress/delivery reports, provision of information and timely escalation of opportunities, risks and issues. You will need a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and a genuine passion and enthusiasm to drive and deliver business improvement.

The Trust:

Trafford Housing Trust (THT) is an independent housing company providing more than 9,000 quality affordable homes within the Trafford area of Manchester and across the North West.As a social enterprise, we are a ‘profit-for-purpose’ organisation, striving for a society transformed, free from poverty, inequality and injustice.In October 2019 we became part of the L&Q Group, in an exciting deal that will see us build 20,000 new homes across the NW. This represents ambitious growth and a huge vote of confidence in THT’s team and track record.As part of this growth ambition, and in response to Covid-19, the Business Change Team has worked with Directors from across the business to identify their change priorities for 2020/21-22.

What Trafford Housing Trust can offer you:

Trafford Housing Trust encourages a healthy work/life balance with family friendly policies and we offer an attractive benefits package for employees, as well as a competitive and transparent system of pay and reward. These benefits include:

• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Access to the Social Housing Defined Contribution pension scheme
• Free Trafford Leisure Gym Membership
• Access to Westfield Health Plan
• Annual leave allowance of 31 days per annum

We’re actively building diverse teams and encourage applications from everybody. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities we serve.

Closing Date:24th September 2020