Job Description

Reporting to a senior member of the Post Contract Team, the Graduate Development Project Manager will be supported and trained by the Post Contract Development team, to eventual having their own responsibilities of managing the delivery of projects to agreed time, cost and quality parameters. The development plan will include gaining experience of Pre-Contract and Programme Team activities to ensure a broad understanding of all aspects of the Development Team. The Post Contract team are responsible for managing and co-ordinating the delivery of projects through the build process on site and ultimately taking handover of completed homes. The Post Contract Team also work closely with builders and our Customer Care Team during the rectification period to ensure all defects are resolved prior agreeing a final account with the builder or developer.

What you will be doing (with support & training):

Assisting with all aspects of the delivery of the development programme including the customer journey process Assisting with all aspects of managing defects and working with the Customer Care Team Preparing of completion financial reports Assisting with the management of building contracts and development agreements, monitoring progress and reporting on the same. Including site visits and attendance at site meetings as required and attendance Assisting with the preparation of information for funding bids Liaising with customers, providing excellent customer service Liaising with Housing Management, Repairs, Asset Management, Sales and other internal departments as appropriate Liaising with external contractors, developers, consultants and members of the public as appropriate Preparing of reports and providing administrative support Working closely with colleagues to ensure the smooth and compliant handover of schemes Ensuring the responsibilities of the post are carried out in a way that reflects the standards, vision and values of Great Places Representing Great Places in a professional manner with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity Reflecting on your learning and completing all apprenticeship/ qualification-related assignments and activities

What you will need:

A minimum 2:2 achieved in the past 3 years, ideally within a relevant subject area GCSE maths and English or equivalent at grade C/4 or above Curious, can-do attitude and a desire to make a difference Commitment to completing your apprenticeship/ accredited qualification and engaging with the Growing Greatness development programme Excellent written and verbal communication skills Keen eye for detail and good organisational skills Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel) A clean UK driving licence and access to a car would be desirable Experience of working in a customer focused environment, with a proven ability of delivering customer service Ability to work as part of a team, as well as using your own initiative and time management skills to deliver tasks on time Commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing Commitment to observe and comply with all policies / procedures / working practices / regulations and in particular Great Places Equality and Diversity Policy, Health and Safety Policy and Safeguarding Policy

What we're looking for:

Someone who wants to build a career with purpose A team player who brings a positive, helpful attitude Someone open to learning and developing their skills and experience A good listener who takes pride in detail and follow-through Someone who is motivated by improving people's lives

What you'll get in return:

A fully accredited apprenticeship/ qualification plus additional short qualifications to aid in your development Full equipment to help you perform best at your role Dedicated time each week for studying and learning Mentorship and line management from senior professionals A warm, inclusive team where your ideas and growth matter Opportunities to shadow across the business and contribute to the social housing sector Access to our Growing Greatness talent programme including workshops, networks, and development activities Support from our Emerging Talent and Development Specialist which will include reviews, check-ins and the opportunity to discuss your progress

Key information and dates:

This opportunity is for a 2 year fixed contract Advert closes - 1st July 2025 Assessment day and interviews - July 2025 Start date - 2nd September 2025

Great Places Housing Group exists to improve the lives of the people living in our 25,000 homes across the North West and Yorkshire. We are much more than just a landlord, providing a wide-range of services and promoting partnership work to create vibrant, sustainable communities.


You can find details of our story, our vision and our values

here

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At Great Places, we are committed to using inclusive hiring practices. By embracing diversity and difference, we enrich our teams with varied perspectives, drive, and innovation to create an environment in which everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures and are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone can be their authentic self; building a workforce that truly reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We love to hear from anyone who is enthusiastic about working in social housing. We know people can be reluctant to apply if they don't fill 100% of the job requirements. So, if you are unsure that your qualifications and skills are what we are looking for in this role, why not let us decide?

We want to create a recruitment process that allows you to perform at your best! Should you need any support or information throughout the process, please reach out to our recruitment team at

recruitment@greatplaces.org.uk.