Transformation Project Manager - Cambridge Road Estate Community Hub
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About The Borough
Found in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse community which creates a strong sense of belonging across the borough and its residents. Kingston offers an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centres. The area includes open parklands and cycle routes that connect district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.
Enhancements/Additional Payments
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About The Role
This is an 18 month fixed term contract project management role in the Community Hubs team. It is directly responsible for the project management of the development and delivery of the new community facility on the Cambridge Road Estate (CRE). The role reports to the Transforming Communities Programme Director and involves collaboration across the council, partners, stakeholders and residents.
The role will lead the project management of key transformation projects, lead stakeholder engagement with officers at all levels to support delivery, provide project assurance, and ensure delivery of transformation benefits in line with the programme timeline. There are opportunities to lead on key pieces of work and to support the overall development and delivery of the new community hub. The successful candidate will be experienced, flexible, and able to work collaboratively to enable change and drive delivery.
About You
To be successful in this role you will:
* Have a proven track record of managing complex change and transformation projects in a public sector setting and delivering positive outcomes
* Have experience on capital programmes and understand the complexity of a large-scale regeneration programme
* Demonstrate strong leadership to lead and direct specific pieces of work
* Be able to manage effective relationships across a complex stakeholder environment, including political stakeholders
* Have a collaborative approach to delivering change, positive outcomes and benefits
* Be competent with project and programme management delivery models and core practices including risk management, business case development, organisational skills, influencing and problem solving
* Be competent in budget management
* Have a successful track record of delivering benefits - financial and non-financial
* Be an excellent communicator, problem solver and influencer
About Us / About the Service
This role sits within the Residents and Communities Directorate as part of the Transforming Communities Programme, but works across a wide range of council services and with external partners. Kingston has an ambitious transformation agenda, including large strategic programmes that will transform service delivery and improve resident outcomes. The Cambridge Road Estate regeneration is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to provide new housing and community facilities for residents in an area facing inequality. The regeneration will affect the Norbiton neighbourhood, so the new community spaces should be relevant and accessible to a wide audience. This is an exciting opportunity as the programme moves from planning into delivery, aiming to achieve the best outcomes for residents.
Our Offer To You
We are committed to helping you fulfil your potential and offer a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow your career. We encourage ideas and will support you in developing your skills. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to support work-life balance, including:
* A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time)
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave
* Three volunteering days per year in Kingston
* Hybrid working (dependent on the role)
* Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks
* Learning and development portal offering a range of courses
* Discounts on local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres
* Interest-free season ticket loans
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme
* Zip car scheme
* Confidential health & wellbeing and counselling support
Application Process
Apply online outlining the skills, abilities and experience that make you a strong candidate for this role. Please refer to the job profile requirements when completing your application and ensure your CV details are uploaded correctly. The council recognises the benefits of AI in the workplace but reserves the right to reject applications where AI-generated content is used in isolation without personalised responses. We value authenticity and the STAR values.
Kingston’s core values include Transparency, which will be demonstrated during the application process and tested at interview. The closing date is provided as a guide; the vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Applications are anonymised to reduce bias, and interview panels are designed to be diverse to reduce bias where possible. We are committed to removing barriers and promoting diversity in our workforce.
Additional Information
We are updating payscales in line with the pay award for NJC, Chief Officers and Chief Executives from April 2025; please take this into account when viewing the salary. Kingston is committed to a diverse and welcoming workforce and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We offer family-friendly policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums and inclusive networks. We are a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We are also an accredited London Living Wage Employer. Sponsorship for immigration is considered case-by-case and not guaranteed.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Project Management
* Industries: Government Administration
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