Assistant Project Manager x2

As one of our Assistant Project Managers you will be key to achieving PCH’s growth by delivering more high-quality new homes in and around Plymouth.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support and maintenance of information systems, as well as assisting with the delivery of a limited number of new housing projects, within approved timescales and funding commitments. You will need to have strong communication skills and be able to work on your own initiative, as well as being an excellent team player.

The successful applicant will over time be expected to demonstrate their experience with delivering new build housing projects.

Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who:

• Has experience of setting up and managing a variety of administrative processes and IT systems (including financial);
• Knowledge and a strong interest in affordable housing, particularly the delivery of new build housing schemes;
• Has an appetite to help deliver housing projects on time, to high quality and within budget to meet the needs of the service and provide excellent homes to our local community;
• Is pro-active with a “can do” personality and who can work independently and collaboratively.
• Holds a full driving licence, with the ability to travel to sites as required.

About Plymouth Community Homes

We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.

With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.

What we can offer you:

• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time and hybrid working.
• Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions.
• Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities.
• The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme.
• Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option.
• Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling.
• Free annual flu vaccination.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest.
• We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones.
• It's fun to work here- we have dress down Fridays, company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year.
• Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre.
• We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, Co-op, Starbucks and Tim Hortons.

To Apply:

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply and complete our form, making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact either:

Nicola Daniel, Development Manager on 07849304582, or Claire Baldry, Senior Project Manager on 07584490466.

This post is not suitable for job share.

Shortlisting Date: 23rd April 2025

Interview Date: 1st and 2nd May 2025

If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Learning & Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.

We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.