Description Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils - Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX £36,124 - £42,708 per annum (pro rata for part time) Full Time, 37 hours per week Permanent Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered. This advert is open to Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils employees only What we are looking for We are looking for the right person to join our Housing Transformation Team, working within Housing Programme and Systems Support. The successful person will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities. About the role The Housing Project Manager will lead on key projects across the Housing Service, supporting the delivery of the Housing Programme. You will manage projects and deliver process improvements working closely with managers and teams across the organisation You will be a key part of making meaningful changes. Your dynamic, proactive and enthusiastic attitude, combined with project management and attention to detail will help drive beneficial change in the organisation. About you The successful candidate will have gained a comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of project management and will be able to demonstrate: experience of successfully managing projects good understanding of business analysis techniques and tools experience of understanding complex business processes and issues across an organisation and identifying measurable improvements an ability to master new and complex subject areas effective problem solving skills and methods excellent communication and collaboration skills About us Working together across our Councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk. We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK. Benefits Great opportunities for learning and development. Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support Programme. Employee Assist Programme. Health Care Options. For more information, please visit our Employee Benefits page (suffolkjobsdirect,org). Our ways of working Work is what we do, not where we go We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with. We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents. For more information Please read the Job Description and Person Specification.pdf before applying for this job opportunity. If you wish to discuss the Hybrid working approach for this role, or for an informal discussion, please contact Luke Godley by email luke.godleybaberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk to arrange a conversation. Closing date: 5pm, 15 January 2024. When applying, please ensure: your statement indicates how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the Job Description/Person Specification (JDPS). you use your Babergh and Mid Suffolk email address for your application. you attach your CV and completed supporting statement to your application. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.