Project Manager

Project Manager

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Be part of something big. With ambitious plans for the future and a £60m Big Buildtransforming our campus, this is an exciting time to joinYeovil College. We’re looking for a full timeProject Manager who can turn plans into action, bring people together and make things happen. From major capital projects to college-wide initiatives, you’ll have the opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact on how our College operates and how our new campus takes shape.

As the Project Manager, you’ll provide expert project management support across the College, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and on budget. You’ll lead the upcoming DTEC project, while playing a key role in preparing staff and managers for the transition into ournew and refurbished buildings as part of the Big Build. You’ll lead the Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FFE) workstream and Big CampusTidy Up, coordinate relocation planning and support the College’s preparations for the Defence CareersHub, working closely with internal teams, external partners and suppliers. You’ll also take responsibility as our Travel Plan Co-ordinator, developing and implementing the agreed action plan with the Local Authority. It’s a varied, high-profile rolewhere you’ll use your planning, coordination, budget management, risk management and stakeholder skills to drive projects forward, solve challenges and help deliver the College’s ambitious plans for the future. If you’re ready to take on a role where your work will have a real and lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you — apply today and be part of what comes next atYeovil College.

What we'relooking for:

• Proven project or operational coordination experience, ideally 3–5 years, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong planning and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage timescales, budgets, quality and competing demands.

• Confident communicator and relationship builder, able to work effectively with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders at all levels, including influencing middle and senior leaders.

• A practical, solutions-focused approach, with the flexibility and creativity to overcome challenges, manage constraints and keep projects moving forward.

• Strong IT and project management skills, with experience using Microsoft Office and project management tools such as MS Project or Asana, alongside effective systems for tracking progress.

• A collaborative and self-motivated team player, able to work independently, take ownership and confidently coordinate the work of others to achieve successful outcomes.

What we offer:

• AnnualSalary:£41,444 - £49,643 depending on experience

• Full time position, 37 hours per week, all year round.

• 35 days holiday (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays)

• Generous pension scheme of 16.1%employer contributions

• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

• Employee assistanceprogramme

• Freeonsite gym

• Subsidised catering facilities

• Cycle to work scheme

• Access to free staff parking

Don'tmiss out!

Join Yeovil College and make a real difference in the lives of students as they embark on their educational journeys. Apply nowto become a part of our dedicated team!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re excited about this opportunity, submit your application as soon as possible!

Safeguarding Statement

Yeovil College 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. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks. 

Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheckto complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website.

DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates’ suitability to work with children and young adults.