Graduate development project manager

Salary: GBP23,500 per year Job Type: Full Time Location: Head Office - West Didsbury Benefits: Competitive pension, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans for public transport plus much more. What you will be doing, over time and with training and the supervision of experienced colleagues hellip; Assisting with all aspects of the delivery of the development programme as requested Assisting with delivery of the customer journey process 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 Maintaining and updating records 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 as directed Representing Great Places at meetings as requested Providing cover for other staff as requested (including admin where necessary). 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 Working 35 hours per week and having a flexible approach to work What you rsquo;ll need hellip; 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 A clean UK driving licence and access to a car Experience of working in a customer focused environment, with a proven ability of delivering a high standard of customer service Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work as part of a team, as well as using your own initiative and time management skills to deliver tasks on time Keen eye for detail and good organisational skills Competent level of ICT skills including the full range of Microsoft applications and the ability to use technology such as a mobile phone, tablet and laptop Commitment to completing all parts of the training programme 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 Key dates... Assessment day - Beginning of June 2024 Second/ final interviews - End of June 2024 Start date - Tuesday 3rd September 2024 Great Places Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment. All successful applicant(s) will be subject to a basic criminal records background check. Further detail on our commitment to safeguarding children/young people vulnerable adults can be found in the Great Places Housing Group Safeguarding Policy Recruitment Policy on our website. REF-(Apply online only)