Lead Project Manager

This is a hybrid role with occasional travel to our London or Bradford office. Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. Helping people enjoy later life is our passion, and it has been for more than 50 years. Employing over 9000 people, we offer an impressive choice of housing, care homes and services at almost 1,700 locations across England. About the role As the Lead Project Manager within our Housing Transformation Programme, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic change across our housing services. You will oversee the successful delivery of key projects aimed at improving resident experiences, modernising operations, and enhancing housing outcomes. In this leadership role, you will also manage and mentor a team of project managers, ensuring projects are executed on time, within scope, and aligned with Anchors’ goals. Your expertise in stakeholder management, resource allocation, and innovative problem-solving will be critical to transforming the way we deliver housing services. This role will report to the Director of Housing Transformation. Experience 1. Extensive Project Management Experience: Proven track record of leading complex transformation programmes, preferably within the housing, public sector, or related industries. 2. Strategic Planning: Ability to align project delivery with Anchor’s goals, ensuring successful outcomes through effective planning and execution. 3. Team Leadership: Experience in managing, mentoring, and developing project teams, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members. 4. Stakeholder Engagement: Strong experience in managing relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, external partners, and residents. 5. Change Management: Expertise in implementing large-scale change initiatives, with an understanding of change management methodologies and practices. 6. Risk Management: Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across multiple projects, ensuring solutions are adaptable and resilient. 7. Resource Management: Experience in managing budgets, timelines, and resources, ensuring optimal allocation across multiple projects. 8. Knowledge of Regulatory Requirements: Familiarity with regulations, policies, and best practices within the housing or public sector. 9. Problem-Solving & Innovation: Strong ability to anticipate challenges and drive creative, practical solutions to deliver transformative results. 10. Project Management Certifications: Microsoft Project, APM, or other relevant certifications are preferred. Anchor – a great place to work Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life. We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities. A rewarding environment From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need. Health & happiness * Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts * Mental health support * Flexible working options * Access to online GP appointments Finance * Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better * Quick and easy pension transfer service * Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance * Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more Career * Ongoing personal and professional development programme * Leadership Pathways online learning resources * Career progression and promotion opportunities Celebrating diversity, celebrating you Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other. We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others. We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes