Pride in Place Project ManagerCouncil

Post No. POSN005460 - Pride in Place Project Manager

Newport is a diverse, ambitious and growing city, focused on creating fair, prosperous and sustainable communities. The Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board is seeking an experienced project manager to coordinate and manage the activities of the Board to support them in turning local priorities into well-managed, deliverable projects as part of a 10 year investment plan.

You will be employed by Newport City Council on behalf of the Board and will work closely with residents, partners, the city council and UK Government officials. This is an opportunity to play a central role in delivering visible, lasting improvements across the defined neighbourhood areas comprising Pill, Maindee and the city centre.

The role

As Pride in Place Project Manager, you will:
- Coordinate activities to deliver and monitor the Newport Pride in Place 10-year Investment Plan and £20 million funding programme.
- Build effective relationships across communities, public bodies, delivery partners and act as the main link between the Board, the UK Government and Newport City Council as the Accountable Body.
- Provide programme management, governance, financial oversight, comms and secretariat support to the Board.
- Monitor budgets, funding, payments, procurement, project delivery and performance, and prepare required reports and returns.
- Coordinate Board meetings, engagement, communications and project development.
- Prepare clear reports, presentations and advice informed by research, data and critical analysis.

This is a fixed term appointment for an initial period of 2 years, but with a possibility of extension.

What we are looking for

You will be an organised, confident and collaborative project manager who can work across community and organisational boundaries and help convert strategy into action. You will have:
- A relevant degree or diploma-level qualification, or equivalent knowledge and significant experience in urban regeneration and project management.
- Experience of delivering regeneration activity or managing complex programmes, including budgets, grants and performance monitoring.
- Experience of supporting Boards, preparing concise reports and presenting complex information clearly.
- Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and disseminate local and wider government data and evidence to inform planning and decision-making.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, organisational and stakeholder-management skills.
- Experience of developing briefs and commissioning services or projects in accordance with procurement requirements.
- Strong digital, communications and IT skills, including an understanding of social media and marketing, and the ability to use Innovative digital tools and approaches to engage effectively with a diverse range of communities.

Desirable: A project management qualification, knowledge of the development process, experience promoting regeneration or environmental enhancement, or experience using GIS and other databases.

What you will get

- A central role in shaping a major long-term investment programme for Newport communities.
- A generous local government pension scheme.
- 26 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous local government service, plus statutory bank holidays.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Access to staff networks and flexible working arrangements where compatible with the role.

The successful candidate must be able to undertake site visits and attend meetings and events outside normal working hours. A current full UK driving licence is required.

Interested?
For an informal discussion, please contact: [email protected]

Interviews will be undertaken as a two stage process.

Applications and inclusion

Applications are welcomed in Welsh or English, and Welsh-language applications will not be treated less favourably. Newport City Council is working towards a workforce that better reflects the population it serves and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented in, or living within, the city. Selection will be based on applicants’ ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for the right to work. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population it serves and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented in the city. Selection will be based on the ability and skills required to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for the right to work. Applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values – Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd – Ein Gwerthoedd, Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd

Position type: Full time