Senior Project Manager

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Senior Project Manager

Worcester based with a balance of home and office working

£56,110 per year

35 hours per week

Temporary position for up to 12 months

We have an opportunity for 2x Project Managers to join our business. Managing and coordinating the cost effective and efficient delivery of change programs This role sits within the Transformation team and works across multiple business areas, supporting the delivery of key projects and programs that drive business outcomes.

The role of Senior Project Manager will include:

- Manage and coordinate the delivery of change programmes/projects throughout the project lifecycle, in support of business objectives

- Work within and aid the development of appropriate tools and good practice processes to support the effective delivery and coordination of business change programmes, including their reporting, in line with Group objectives

- Deliver improvements in financial performance through the effective delivery of change programmes/projects, in line with Group objectives

- Manage project/programme team members including their effective recruitment and on-going development, to ensure required skilled staff are available to meet business needs

- Partner with programme leadership to effectively deliver outcomes across multiple projects, managing competing priorities and multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Skills and experiences:

- Proven experience of managing medium to large scale projects/programmes, with an understanding of a full project life cycle

- Some experience of successful delivery of projects/programmes achievement in a large, complex organisation, within an organisational structure which includes a group parent and subsidiary organisations

- Proven experience of producing progress reports and management information, including making recommendations for changes needed to ensure delivery

- Proven experience in developing solutions in line with business strategies, whilst meeting business and user needs

- Some experience of undertaking accurate and effective cost benefit analysis

- Travel is a requirement of the role; therefore, a full valid driving licence is essential

Why work for us?

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.

Our Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

- 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays

- A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary

- Life Assurance

- Employee Advice Service including counselling

- Cycle to Work scheme

- Voluntary health plans

- Employee discounts

- Wellbeing support and tools

- Employee recognition scheme

- Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues

- £56,110 per annum

Closing Date: 1 November 2026

Candidates are required to submit a cover letter as part of their application. The cover letter should explain a project that you have managed most recently and what your position was within that project. This information will form part of the shortlisting process.

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If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you [email protected]

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team

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