Join Our Team as a Project Manager - Education!
Location: Homebased - Nationwide Travel is Essential to This Role
Salary: Up to £42,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience
Why Choose Us?
At Polaris, we are proud to be one of the UK's leading communities of children's service providers. For over 30 years, we have been dedicated to improving the lives of young people through our independent fostering and adoption agencies, Leaving Care services, Residential, Education, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community is committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child in our care. We believe in the potential of our children, young people, families, and staff, and we are ambitious for their futures.
What We Are Looking For
Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for education? We are seeking a motivated and skilled individual to join our Organic Growth team. In this pivotal role, you will drive our plans to develop new schools, ensuring they provide outstanding education to our young people across our community.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and are committed to making a difference, this could be the perfect next step in your career!
Key Responsibilities
* Support the identification of potential new sites proactively and efficiently.
* Manage the establishment of new schools from purchase through to opening.
* Assist in the production and monitoring of planning applications.
* Ensure all construction and refurbishments comply with the Building Safety Act.
* Manage projects to agreed timeframes and budgets.
* Build and establish a suitable contractor base to minimize project downtime.
* Assess and procure all required works while adhering to Health and Safety regulations.
* Collaborate with education specialists to ensure regulatory compliance (Ofsted, LA, etc.).
* Work alongside our Estates Team to develop site maintenance schedules.
* Engage with our Commercial team to build relationships with LA commissioning teams.
* Coordinate with central functions to ensure resources are in place and Marketing is informed of timings.
* Develop and maintain project plans and reporting documentation for timely communication and successful delivery.
About You
* Post-Project Management qualification experience (all levels of post-qualification experience will be considered).
* Up-to-date knowledge of RICS requirements and relevant legislation.
* Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
* Ability to think strategically, creatively, and under pressure.
* Highly organized with strong problem-solving abilities.
* Confident working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
* Experience in managing and delivering to budgets.
* Possess a full valid driving license.
What We Offer
* 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays.
* Company Pension Scheme.
* Life Insurance x 2.
* Employee Discount Scheme.
Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment.
Ready to make a difference? Join us in shaping the future of education!