Graduate Project Manager. Information pack

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1 Graduate Project Manager Information pack

2 Hello Thank you for your interest in this position and we hope you find the information in this pack informative. We also encourage you to spend time looking at our website. We have a four stage process which allows us to get to know you a bit better with each step. 1. Upload your CV and a covering letter by 31 May Your covering letter should persuade us why you are the ideal person to go onto our Development graduate scheme and address the things that we are looking for. 2. After the closing date for applications we will sift through them and let you know if you are going through to the next stage. 3. If you get through this stage, we will then ask you to complete an online assessment. This is scheduled for the week of 20 June The final stage is coming to see us for a day at our assessment centre in London on 1 July We use a variety of group exercises, role plays, case studies and interviews to see how you present yourself, interact with other people and analyse new information. You will learn a lot from the experience of our assessment centre about the industry, about One Housing and about yourself. We will give you feedback on your performance throughout the day, whatever the outcome. We know that applying for a job is a two way process, so there will be opportunities for you to get to know us and meet a lot of our managers at the assessment day. There will also be plenty of occasions to ask us questions and make sure that we are right for you. If you re successful, we will expect you to be ready to take up your post in early September although it may be possible to start sooner if you re able to.

3 Hints We recommend that you read our hints and tips so you can make the most of your application. We will only accept online applications. If you are asked to undertake the online assessment, you will be given a deadline for completing it. Think about why you re interested in working in our Development directorate and what you ve got to offer. Make a list of your skills, qualities, and then compare them to the characteristics we re looking for which you have read on our site. Do they line up? We ll be looking for your strengths and these characteristics all the way through the process, starting with the application form. When you give an example, make sure that you are specific about your role, contribution and end result. If you have limited work experiences then you can use experiences from school or university, outside interests and hobbies. Take your time with your application and proofread before you send. Be patient. We will get back to you as soon we can. We wait until after the closing date before we start to read every single application. If you re invited to an interview, it s because we like what we ve seen so far so try to relax and be yourself that way you will truly show us what you are made of.

4 About us One Housing provides something that London really needs - affordable homes for Londoners. We also develop, market and manage some of the most prestigious luxury properties in the capital. That s how we generate the kind of profit that has allowed us to buy sites to build 3,350 homes in the last four years and support around 36,000 people across the communities we work in over the last year. If you re as inspired by our achievements as we are, there could be a place on our graduate project manager scheme here for you too. Money makes the world go round. It does ours. We make a profit so we can reinvest it into making people s lives better. We can t think of a better way to spend our money. There are four key things you need to know about us: 1. Our profits pay for new homes and improve people s lives 2. We have created over 500 new jobs in the last five years. 3. We invest millions of pounds in training and development for people in our communities. 4. We punch above our weight - we were second in the top 50 developing housing associations survey in 2013, ahead of bigger and wealthier organisations. And did you know: Helping people and communities is at the heart of what we do. We ve been doing this for some time now - our roots go back to So we know what we re doing, but we always want to be better. We build great homes for people - we have won more than 25 awards for our homes over the past five years. We house over 16,000 households who would otherwise struggle to afford a home. We work in a sector that is in the headlines almost every day; we are helping tackle London s housing crisis. Soaring land prices make it challenging to get sites for new homes. We work with around 30 boroughs in London and the South East. Over a quarter of the population will be over 65 by We re helping by providing new, well designed, beautiful homes and services to help older people to live better. Seven out of ten households earn less than 50,000 a year and house prices are increasing which makes it hard for Londoners. Our values and vision are right for the times. We have a clear five year strategy to ensure we can continue to provide first class services. We take on difficult challenges to help people get their lives back on track. We are committed to doing the right thing and confident to take tough decisions when necessary.

5 What we are looking for You will have or be working towards getting a degree. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle objections and negotiate. Self-motivated, flexible and confident to contribute from day one. Strong work ethic and customer service ethic. Desire to take responsibility and ownership from the start. Commercial and analytical skills. Entrepreneurial in your outlook, never compromising on quality. People who face up to big challenges, and have the drive and energy to take on anything. Team player and willing to create friendly and fun environments to work in. Not afraid to roll your sleeves up and get your hands dirty. Ability to problem solve and make decisions. Resilient people who keep calm under pressure. An interest in our business as a long term career. Effective task and project management skills.

6 What we offer Starting salary: 27,000 per annum. Bonus. 28 days holiday. Permanent contract from day one. Season ticket loan. Pension and life assurance. Cycle to Work scheme. Discounted gym membership. My Rewards our online portal to benefits and discounts from high street retailers. Simply using My Rewards for your regular grocery shopping will save you enough money to pay for over two and a half weeks of free groceries. Employee Assistance Programme. Social events our social committee runs events such as pub quizzes and a sports day.

7 Job Remit Post Title Line Manager Location Department/Team Graduate Project Manager Development Manager / Pre Construction Manager Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 Development Grade 3 Budgetary Responsibility None Version Control Version: 1 Date: May 2016 Job Purpose and Background The two year Graduate Project Manager scheme will provide you with an in-depth understanding and enable you to develop the skills required for a career working in Development which includes Acquisitions, Pre-Construction and Construction. During the programme you will work collaboratively with internal and external teams and support the delivery of the Development strategy within agreed timeframes and budget, ensuring systems and procedures are effective and followed. At the end of the programme we expect that you will progress to a full Project Manager role. Principle Outputs & Responsibilities Manage projects to meet approved targets in accordance with corporate procedures Maintain project information and reporting on project progress Maintain project files, compliance with audit requirements, compliance with key document information Lead project teams of external consultants and contractors as the OHG corporate client Consult with internal departments and providing them with timely and accurate information Produce accurate monthly cashflows for all projects Recognise, eliminate, minimise or control the risk associated with all schemes Develop and maintain good relations with local authorities, tenant groups, the GLA, HCA and other funding authorities and partners in order to expand the activities of the organisation Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience Degree level education or working towards a degree Good level of IT, numeracy and literary skills Knowledge of the Housing Sector and One Housing s activities Experience of designing and producing performance indicators that measure business activities for senior executives Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Gain experience of coordinating diverse consultant teams to successfully maximise value and optimised build costs within agreed parameters and programmes Assist the department to deliver value for money - considering budgetary and financial constraints as well as business constraints Assist in maintaining and enhancing relationships with both internal and external customers relating to day to day operations Show ability to influence and effectively manage regulatory requirements affecting the sector and success in delivering complex negotiations to obtain best value for the organisation Develop problem solving and negotiating skills to gain the ability to manage consultant teams to deliver complex projects Strong personal presentation which contributes to the professional image of the organisation Demonstrates long term commitment to the organisation and actively promotes future success Decision Making Accountability Proactively managing contracts and assessing schemes for value for money

8 Creating and measuring business performance through KPI s Key stakeholders for this role are development colleagues, external consultants (i.e. architects) Other Duties Ensure that responsibilities for Health and Safety are properly understood and discharged as defined in One Housing s Health & Safety Policy and that Health & Safety concerns are promptly and clearly communicated to the appropriate people Comply fully with One Housing s policies and procures including the standing orders and financial regulations. Comply with the Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy Comply with the data protection act (all employees will not disclose or make use of for their private advantage any information held on record which is not available to the public) To carry out any other reasonable duties as required Behaviours Framework Collaboration We proactively work with and communicate with other managers and departments We develop collaborative solutions with external partners Engagement We make sure our people celebrate their successes and inspire our teams by sharing their proudest moments We pride ourselves in bringing out and utilising, wherever possible, our people s unique skills and experiences Excellence We work to embed excellence as habit, something that we automatically do even under difficult circumstances We prioritise based on what is important to our customers and our colleagues, and not just ourselves Respect We actively support our people in building resilience, and take action to proactively prevent stress levels from rising We recognise team members for the efforts and contributions fairly Ambition We motivate and inspire our people to work towards the same goals and challenge themselves to be become even better We challenge our teams and ourselves to look for new ideas to deliver Progression Pathway Within two years we expect that you will be ready for progression to a Project Manager role Collaboration Engagement Excellence Respect Ambition

9 FAQs 1. Where will I be based? You will be based at our Chalk Farm office, very close to Camden in north London. 2. What degree do I need? We don t mind as long as you already have a degree or are in your final year. If you have studied a property-related subject and are interested in this area then we may try to configure your placements to include it. 3. What happens once I ve sent my application in? We ll shortlist applications and get back to you as soon as we can. If your application is successful at this stage we will ask you to do an online assessment. 4. I graduated several years ago, can I still apply for a role? Yes. The prerequisite for the programme is being on track for or having attained a bachelor degree level (or the equivalent classification from an overseas university). Eligibility for application is not affected by how many years have passed since graduation. 5. If I get through to the assessment centre, will you refund my travel expenses? Yes, though you will need to give us receipts. We can only reimburse costs up to 80. This includes any related travel or accommodation expenses. Standard class travel should be used as well as railcards where possible. 6. What can I expect after the programme ends? A job in our Development directorate with continued career development opportunities. 7. Will I be doing a real role? Definitely from your first week. 8. When would I start? September I want to go travelling this summer, can I do this and still apply? Yes, although you do need to be able to attend the assessment centre on 1 July. The programme starts in September. 10. When do I get paid? On or around the 27th of every month. 11. Will I get a mobile phone? Yes.

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