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Location: St. Mary’s Stadium and Staplewood Training Ground

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: 12-month fixed term Contract (with the potential to become permanent)

Criminal Record Check: Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List

What is the role?

We are looking for a Project Manager to lead and manage projects from concept to completion. You’ll ensure that each project meets business objectives, stays within budget and complies with all regulatory standards.

The role will involve coordinating resources, setting timelines and overseeing all phases of the project to deliver successful outcomes that align with our strategic goals.

What will you be doing?

Define project scope, objectives and deliverables to ensure they align with our organisational goals. You’ll conduct in-depth analysis to assess each project’s return on investment (ROI) and develop comprehensive business cases that guide project prioritisation and inform key decision-makers.

Manage project budgets, monitoring financial performance to address any variances promptly and ensuring projects align with financial constraints and club priorities. In collaboration with suppliers, contractors, procurement and legal teams, you’ll negotiate costs, terms and manage contracts to secure competitive pricing and quality. Additionally, you’ll oversee health and safety aspects, ensuring compliance with British Standards, the Green Guide and club policies whilst driving project timelines and coordinating resources to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Is this you?

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager in the Mechanical & Electrical and building infrastructure sectors, with a background ideally in sports, entertainment or similar industries.  You will hold a certificate in Agile and/or Prince2 and can bring a track record of preparing and delivering clear, impactful presentations for senior leadership, executive teams or boards.

You should have strong financial acumen, including expertise in budget creation, management and reporting. Your skills include assessing project ROI, developing compelling business cases and managing supplier or contractor relationships with confidence. You are well-versed in health and safety compliance and have exceptional organisational, time management and communication skills. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

How this benefits you…

If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefit package;

• Access to x2 free match tickets for every home league game.

• Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health).

• Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.

• 26 days’ holiday per year excluding bank holidays plus your birthday off each year.

• Contributory Pension Scheme.

• Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family.

• Learning & Development opportunities - supporting you to develop your potential and achieve in your career.

• Free onsite parking.

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Collaborative & inclusive working culture.

How can I apply?

Click on the apply button, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.

The closing date for applications is 20 November 2024.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.*