Job Description

Project and Change Manager (Estates and Business Services)- West Yorkshire Police
Salary: 51,294 - 54,879
Location: Wakefield
1 full time permanent post (37 hours)

To be considered for this position, please complete a

full application

through the following URL, applications made only through Indeed will NOT be considered:

https://westyorkshirepolice.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-3/candidate/postings/2721

West Yorkshire Police is seeking to appoint a competent Project and Change Manager to join their busy Estates Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with the abilities to provide a professional project management service across a diverse operational estate. The Force Estate comprises over 80 buildings and in addition the Force has staff occupying a wide range of partner buildings.

Duties of this role will involve the development and delivery of minor and major construction and change projects from inception through to completion. Experience of managing a number of projects concurrently ensuring finance, risk and progress is managed and reported effectively, is essential to this role, along with the ability to lead and motivate contractors and project team members day to day.

The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment

The role requires an experience self-motivated Project Manager experienced in the construction environment and able to manage competing priorities in a challenging and busy environment. Developing the projects from inception to completion a key element is ensuring that the administrative requirements of the full project lifecycle and contract management are maintained alongside delivery on site.

The Estates Department comprises a mixture of professional, facilities and technical staff and works closely with Force Legal Services and Procurement. This role requires proven experience working with and influencing other estate professionals, contractors and consultants.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and a proven ability in managing financial transactions, providing management and strategic reports and development of Business Cases, and taking day to day responsibility for substantial capital budgets.

To apply, please attach your CV and Cover Letter below, to qualify you MUST redact all personal information;
Name
Age
Sex
Address
Email Address.
Your name not included on the attached CV and Cover letter to be.

The role is based in Central Wakefield but the ability to travel throughout West Yorkshire to suit the needs of West Yorkshire Police is essential.

Interviews will take place on Monday 4th, Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th August

For further information in relation to this role please contact Lindsay Bowles (Planning and Programme Manager) lindsay.bowles@westyorkshire.police.uk on 07766425225 or 01924 292633

The 2024 version of the Competency Values Framework applies to this process. Please disregard the old link to the 2016 version which is contained in the role profile.

Closing Date: 23:55 hours on 27th July 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 51,294.00-54,879.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/07/2025