Senior Project Manager at Sanctuary in England, United Kingdom | GBP54,197-57,050 | Kablio

Role

Description

team management

tool development

process design

compliance projects

reporting

building safety

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team. This role sits within the Building Safety team who are responsible for ensuring fire and structural safety of Sanctuary’s High Risk Buildings and residents, particularly in light of evolving safety regulations and standards.

This Programme it to support the design and implementation of all processes and procedures to ensure we are meeting the new regulatory requirements. Whilst also embedding a culture of Building Safety across the Group. The role is crucial in safeguarding residents and properties.

As Senior Project Manager you will be managing and coordinating the delivery of the local compliance projects.

Managing project/programme team members including their effective recruitment and on-going development, to ensure required skilled staff are available to meet business needs.
Contributing, as appropriate, to special programmes and projects in support of the Group's values and objectives.
Delivering improvements in financial performance through the effective delivery of change programmes/projects
Undertaking analysis of customer needs to identify practical business improvements, working with internal and external stakeholders to scope service and product improvements that meet the current and future needs of customers.
Delivering local compliance projects throughout the project lifecycle, in support of business objectives.
Working within and aiding the development of appropriate tools and good practice processes to support the effective delivery and coordination of business change programmes
Providing regular, high quality management information and updates to senior management on programme delivery, escalating issues and decisions as appropriate.

Requirements

driving licence

degree

prince2

project management

communication

collaboration

Occasional travel may be requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential
Degree in relevant subject
Proven experience of managing medium to large scale projects/programmes, with an understanding of a full project life cycle
Some experience of managing staff
Excellent communication skills
Prince2 Practitioner level
Wellbeing support and tools
Proven experience in working with others to deliver projects, including indirect reports and third party suppliers

Benefits

We provide homes and care for more than 250,000 people in England and Scotland. Our customers are at the heart of all we do. With around 14,000 colleagues, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent.

35 hours per week

£54,197 - £57,050 per year

Role salary is £54,197 per annum (rising to £57,050 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
Employee recognition scheme
Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools
25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
Voluntary health plans
Employee Volunteering scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee discounts
Life Assurance
Employee Advice Service including counselling

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Born in 1969

Year of establishment

The company originated in 1969 as the World of Property Housing Trust.

125,000 homes

Properties managed

The company builds, owns, and manages over 125,000 homes across various housing types.

100 care homes

Care facilities operated

Its care arm manages over 100 residential care homes and supported living units.

It builds, owns and manages roughly 125,000 homes, encompassing affordable rent, shared ownership, student and keyworker housing.
Its care arm runs over 100 residential care homes and supported living units, transforming lives through specialist services.
Financed via careful stewardship and not‑for‑profit reinvestment, Sanctuary reinvests every penny into community development.
Large-scale retrofit schemes, including multi‑million-pound EPC upgrades, showcase its commitment to enhancing residents’ homes.
Regeneration projects breathe new life into neighbourhoods, such as transforming Glasgow’s former Victoria Infirmary into homes.
Unusual in its breadth, it operates across housing, care, student living, supported and keyworker accommodation under one umbrella.
A strategic acquirer, recent additions include Cornwall Care, Swan Housing Association and Johnnie Johnson Housing.
Its scale grants access to grants and public funding, enabling ambitious schemes in England and Scotland.

Culture + Values

Inclusion is one of our core values.
We work together as one team to support our social purpose and put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
We value transparency and accountability in actions toward decarbonisation and sustainability.

Environment + Sustainability

2,700 Homes

Retrofitting Achievements

Improved energy efficiency by retrofitting homes to meet higher environmental standards.

£1.4M Investment

Community Investment

Allocated significant funds to support community initiatives and projects.

38% Reduction

Operational Emissions Cut

Achieved a substantial reduction in operational carbon emissions.

33% Target

Capital Goods Emissions

Aiming to significantly reduce emissions from capital goods by 2030.

Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050
Target to reduce downstream leased assets emissions by 18% by 2030
Target to reduce employee commuting emissions by 20% by 2030
Extended carbon emissions reduced by 4% year-on-year (2022/23 to 2023/24)
Reduced personal debt by £774,900

Inclusion & Diversity

2024-2026 Inclusion Strategy

Inclusion for All Strategy

The company's Inclusion for All strategy focuses on understanding customers, attracting diverse talent, providing inclusive workplaces, and embedding an inclusive culture over the next three years.

Over 6% Disabled Staff

Disabled Employees Representation

More than 6% of the company's workforce identifies as disabled, reflecting its commitment to disability inclusion.

1,500 Employees Surveyed

Workplace Adjustments Review

The company conducted a survey to review workplace adjustments for disabled employees, involving over 1,500 employees and 400 managers.

5 Years of Gender Pay Gap Reporting

Gender Pay Gap Transparency

The company has publicly reported its gender pay gap for five consecutive years, highlighting the need to address the overrepresentation of women in lower-paid roles.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equality, Equity are the company's core values.
The company monitors all nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 for equality analysis.
The organization is a Disability Confident Employer and conducts self-assessments on recruiting and retaining disabled people.
Colleague networks include the Disability Network, PRISM (LGBTQIA+), REN (Race Equality), and Parent Network.
The gender pay gap is attributed to the overrepresentation of women in lower-paid roles.

Articles

About Sanctuary

Careers at Sanctuary

Sanctuary Projects

Role

Description

team management

tool development

process design

compliance projects

reporting

building safety

As Senior Project Manager you will be managing and coordinating the delivery of the local compliance projects.

Managing project/programme team members including their effective recruitment and on-going development, to ensure required skilled staff are available to meet business needs.
Contributing, as appropriate, to special programmes and projects in support of the Group's values and objectives.
Delivering improvements in financial performance through the effective delivery of change programmes/projects
Undertaking analysis of customer needs to identify practical business improvements, working with internal and external stakeholders to scope service and product improvements that meet the current and future needs of customers.
Delivering local compliance projects throughout the project lifecycle, in support of business objectives.
Working within and aiding the development of appropriate tools and good practice processes to support the effective delivery and coordination of business change programmes
Providing regular, high quality management information and updates to senior management on programme delivery, escalating issues and decisions as appropriate.

Requirements

driving licence

degree

prince2

project management

communication

collaboration

Occasional travel may be requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential
Degree in relevant subject
Proven experience of managing medium to large scale projects/programmes, with an understanding of a full project life cycle
Some experience of managing staff
Excellent communication skills
Prince2 Practitioner level
Wellbeing support and tools
Proven experience in working with others to deliver projects, including indirect reports and third party suppliers

Benefits

35 hours per week

£54,197 - £57,050 per year

Role salary is £54,197 per annum (rising to £57,050 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
Employee recognition scheme
Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools
25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
Voluntary health plans
Employee Volunteering scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee discounts
Life Assurance
Employee Advice Service including counselling

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Born in 1969

Year of establishment

The company originated in 1969 as the World of Property Housing Trust.

125,000 homes

Properties managed

The company builds, owns, and manages over 125,000 homes across various housing types.

100 care homes

Care facilities operated

Its care arm manages over 100 residential care homes and supported living units.

It builds, owns and manages roughly 125,000 homes, encompassing affordable rent, shared ownership, student and keyworker housing.
Its care arm runs over 100 residential care homes and supported living units, transforming lives through specialist services.
Financed via careful stewardship and not‑for‑profit reinvestment, Sanctuary reinvests every penny into community development.
Large-scale retrofit schemes, including multi‑million-pound EPC upgrades, showcase its commitment to enhancing residents’ homes.
Regeneration projects breathe new life into neighbourhoods, such as transforming Glasgow’s former Victoria Infirmary into homes.
Unusual in its breadth, it operates across housing, care, student living, supported and keyworker accommodation under one umbrella.
A strategic acquirer, recent additions include Cornwall Care, Swan Housing Association and Johnnie Johnson Housing.
Its scale grants access to grants and public funding, enabling ambitious schemes in England and Scotland.

Culture + Values

Inclusion is one of our core values.
We work together as one team to support our social purpose and put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
We value transparency and accountability in actions toward decarbonisation and sustainability.

Environment + Sustainability

2,700 Homes

Retrofitting Achievements

Improved energy efficiency by retrofitting homes to meet higher environmental standards.

£1.4M Investment

Community Investment

Allocated significant funds to support community initiatives and projects.

38% Reduction

Operational Emissions Cut

Achieved a substantial reduction in operational carbon emissions.

33% Target

Capital Goods Emissions

Aiming to significantly reduce emissions from capital goods by 2030.

Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050
Target to reduce downstream leased assets emissions by 18% by 2030
Target to reduce employee commuting emissions by 20% by 2030
Extended carbon emissions reduced by 4% year-on-year (2022/23 to 2023/24)
Reduced personal debt by £774,900

Inclusion & Diversity

2024-2026 Inclusion Strategy

Inclusion for All Strategy

The company's Inclusion for All strategy focuses on understanding customers, attracting diverse talent, providing inclusive workplaces, and embedding an inclusive culture over the next three years.

Over 6% Disabled Staff

Disabled Employees Representation

More than 6% of the company's workforce identifies as disabled, reflecting its commitment to disability inclusion.

1,500 Employees Surveyed

Workplace Adjustments Review

The company conducted a survey to review workplace adjustments for disabled employees, involving over 1,500 employees and 400 managers.

5 Years of Gender Pay Gap Reporting

Gender Pay Gap Transparency

The company has publicly reported its gender pay gap for five consecutive years, highlighting the need to address the overrepresentation of women in lower-paid roles.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equality, Equity are the company's core values.
The company monitors all nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 for equality analysis.
The organization is a Disability Confident Employer and conducts self-assessments on recruiting and retaining disabled people.
Colleague networks include the Disability Network, PRISM (LGBTQIA+), REN (Race Equality), and Parent Network.
The gender pay gap is attributed to the overrepresentation of women in lower-paid roles.

Articles

About Sanctuary

Careers at Sanctuary

Sanctuary Projects