Project Manager

We are looking for an experienced project manager to lead on the delivery of the Hertford Theatre Growth and Legacy Project. The new theatre will ensure Hertford town centre remains vibrant and relevant as a retail, social, leisure and entertainment destination.

Position: Project Manager – Hertford Theatre

Salary: £41,369 - £45,241 (inclusive of local weighting) Grade 10

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week – with flexible working options

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hertford

Closing Date: 31 May 2020 at 5pm

About the Role

If successful you will be responsible for project managing delivery of the scheme through RIBA stages 4 – 7 and working in collaboration with a range of stakeholders to ensure that it is delivered on time and within budget, whilst meeting all of the project brief requirements.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Managing the OJEU procurement process and appointment process for the construction contractor
• Managing a wide range of stakeholders
• Liaising with EHDC District, Town and County Councillors
• Managing all Project documentation
• Managing public consultation and liaising with the public and key stakeholders

This exciting project will include design proposals for:

• the expansion and significant design improvements to the main auditorium
• a new studio theatre and community rooms
• three new cinema screens,
• improved front and back of house spaces,
• an improved café area with a riverside setting and a boardwalk along the river edge to improve the links between the Town and Castle Gardens and open up access to the historic Motte.

About You

This role will suit a focused, experienced and enthusiastic project manager who enjoys a challenge and is capable of delivering outcomes in a multi-agency context. The ideal candidate will have:

• Significant experience/ demonstrable track record as a project manager
• A recognised project management accreditation or qualification
• Experience of project management in the cultural/ arts sector or in large construction projects

If you do not hear back within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful. If your application has been successful, the recruiting manager will contact you to invite you to an interview.

About the Organisation

East Herts is consistently rated as amongst the best areas in the country to live, with excellent schools and healthcare, a huge array of green space, beautiful waterways, unique market towns and picturesque villages. It also enjoys high levels of employment and a diverse local economy.

The vision of the Council is to provide East Hertfordshire residents and businesses with a future that is prosperous and sustainable.

The team is at the very heart of the council – by demonstrating its corporate values of ‘Here to Help’, ‘We work together’ and ‘We aim high’ we make a real difference to our local communities. They are dedicated to staff development and individual success within a team framework.

Benefits include:

• A variety of flexible working options available, including part-time working, job share, compressed hours and home working.
• Flexi-time scheme.
• Local Government pension scheme, including death in service benefit.
• Generous annual leave – 25-28 days plus 5 additional days after 5 years’ local government service.
• Discounts at top high street retailers.
• Professional environment where your career path really matters and your development is supported by the council through a combination of corporate training courses, e-learning packages and sponsorship for professional qualifications.
• Excellent wellness programmes
• Staff forum, staff suggestion scheme and a monthly staff recognition award.
• A dynamic, positive, friendly and supportive working culture.

You may also have experience in areas such as Project Manager, Project Lead, Construction Project, Arts Project, Council, Government, Regeneration.