Exciting opportunities – 2 x Project Manager posts
Passionate about property and devoted to development, you’ll discover all kinds of inspiration here on the beautiful East Norfolk coast. Our area is rich with heritage and famous for its unspoilt beaches, charming villages and breathtaking countryside. You will be at the heart of ambitious plans to shape a future every bit as exciting as Great Yarmouth’s storied past.
Great Yarmouth is firmly in the centre of the European shipping and offshore energy industries. The town boasts world-class knowledge in the offshore industry, with deep water outer harbour. Great Yarmouth boasts a growing retail experience and leisure market which the Borough Council is at the heart of supporting.
Our current projects:
Exciting project opportunities within the Project Management Office include:
· Town Centre redevelopment in line with the Masterplan.
· Seafront redevelopment, incorporating the potential delivery of a new leisure centre for the Borough.
· Preservation of the Venetian Waterways and Boating Lake, having secured more than £1.7m from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund.
· Preservation and renewal of the historic and nationally significant Winter Gardens.
Role:
As a member of our newly developed and expanding Project Management Office, you will enjoy a real influence on the continued growth and prosperity of the borough. Roles will be instrumental in the economic growth of the Borough with varied remits.
Project Manager:
Degree standard & PRINCE2 essential
2 Posts – Permanent and 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
Full Time or Part Time – all applications considered
Band 7: £28,485 to £31,601
The Project Manager role will have responsibility for a varied portfolio of projects, particularly in relation to the delivery of the Town Centre Masterplan, with the opportunity to expand and develop within the team. Your knowledge and experience is key and should include: PRINCE2 project management, an ability to process complex information, deliver against competing deadlines, communicate amongst many internal and external stakeholders, as well as influencing, persuasion and negotiation skills.
For this role, it is the pride you take in achieving ambitious goals that will set you apart.
The role will be in line with priorities identified in the Council Corporate Plan and the economic growth of the Borough, and regeneration projects.
For an informal chat, please contact Michelle Burdett on 01493 846812 or Kate Watts 01493 846547.
Closing date: 8th December 2017
Presentation to Panel will be held on 4th January 2018 and, if successful, you will be invited to attend an interview on 5th January 2018.
We offer a friendly working environment with attractive terms and conditions including generous holiday entitlement, flexible working and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can apply online at gybc.engageats.co.uk. Please note CVs are not accepted. The Council operates an equal opportunities policy and we welcome applications from all parts of the community and all personal circumstances. We are open to any potential applicant, whether the post holder is seeking temporary employment for a specific period of time, or has specific circumstances that means full time work is impractical (those returning to work after a period of time off / requiring school hours / compressed week).