Job Purpose and Objectives
The Project Manager will lead the end‑to‑end planning, coordination, and delivery of the closure of a local organisation. This complex project includes people‑related change (such as consultation and redundancy), property decommissioning and exit, logistics management, stakeholder communications, and legal and governance compliance.
The role requires a strong blend of structured project management, people‑centred leadership, and the ability to manage sensitive situations with empathy, fairness, and professionalism. The postholder will work closely with HR, Property, Finance, and other key colleagues to ensure that closure activities are delivered smoothly, safely, and in full compliance with statutory requirements.
They will be responsible for ensuring that project milestones are achieved, risks are effectively managed, staff are supported throughout the transition, and the organisation concludes its operations in an orderly, transparent, and compliant manner.
The activities, functions and areas of accountability for the job
1. Project Planning & Execution
* Develop and maintain a detailed closure project plan covering HR, property, finance, IT, communications, and operational exit tasks.
* Establish clear workstreams with defined responsibilities, timelines, and interdependencies.
* Ensure all tasks are delivered to agreed timeframes, quality standards, and compliance expectations.
2. Employee Support & HR Processes
* Work with HR to manage the full employee lifecycle relating to organisational change, including consultation, redundancy processes, redeployment options, documentation, and support measures.
* Ensure all processes follow legal requirements at every stage and provide coordination support to managers and staff where needed.
* Identify wellbeing needs, signpost appropriate support, and monitor potential people‑related risks.
3. Property Closure & Decommissioning
* Coordinate all aspects of property exit, including dilapidations assessments, contractor management, supplier termination, safe disposal or transfer of assets, and building handover.
* Ensure full compliance with health and safety standards, statutory requirements, and organisational property protocols.
4. Stakeholder Management & Communication
* Develop and deliver a structured communications plan for staff, managers, senior leadership, partners, and wider stakeholders.
* Provide clear, consistent updates, manage expectations, and ensure that effective feedback mechanisms are in place.
5. Risk & Issue Management
* Maintain a closure‑specific risk register covering HR, legal, operational, and property‑related risks.
* Proactively identify issues, assess impact, implement mitigations, and escalate when necessary.
6. Documentation, Governance & Compliance
* Ensure accurate documentation is created, maintained, and stored in line with organisational policies and statutory requirements.
* Support governance processes by ensuring appropriate approvals, records, and evidence are collected and retained.
7. Resource & Asset Management
* Oversee inventories, asset disposal, equipment redistribution, and supplier/contractor transition or closure.
* Manage relationships with third‑party providers involved in the closure process