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RetrofitWorks —Chipping Norton
- £40,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- CRM software
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Business Change Project Manager (Secondment/Fixed Term Contract)
Thames Valley Police —Kidlington
- £54,451 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Project Support Analyst 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Orbit Group —Stratford-upon-Avon
- £31,811 - £38,880 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Project management
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Project Manager - FTC (12 months)
Campden BRI —Chipping Campden
- Project management
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Project Administrator, Headstart
Freshwater Habitats Trust —Headington
- £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
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Junior Project Manager
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £35,681 - £41,636 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Communication skills
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Project Manager and NetDRIVE Grant Manager
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £39,424 - £47,779 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- University
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Strategic Partnerships Project Manager. Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £49,119 - £63,489 a year
- Full-time
- Business development
- Communication skills
Project & Operations Manager
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £39,424 - £47,779 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
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- Annual leave
Paddock Club Project Manager (FTC Maternity Cover)
Mercedes AMG PETRONAS —Brackley
- Organisational skills
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- Communication skills
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Project Manager
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £39,424 - £47,779 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Annual leave
11d
Senior Contracts & Facilities Project Manager
UK Health Security Agency —Didcot
- £58,340 - £68,574 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Project management
- Presentation skills
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Project Manager (Fixed-Term Contract)

RetrofitWorks
Chipping Norton

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£40,000 a year

Benefits

Work from home

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
CRM software
Driving Licence
Microsoft Outlook
Procurement
Supply chain
Change management
Project management
Quality assurance
Data management
File management
Data entry
Organisational skills
Purchasing
IT
Management reporting
Communication skills

Full job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Project Manager to lead the delivery of an innovative funded project. Power Up Oxfordshire is a local programme that helps residents save energy and use cleaner, greener power. It offers advice, support, and collective purchasing discounts to make buildings more energy‑efficient and reduce carbon emissions. The project takes a hyper-local approach, working with partners organisations and local community groups to create value-driven engagement that is highly tailored to specific audience needs.

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and delivering the project from the enabling phase, through delivery and finally, the closing evaluation and reporting phase. The role will require managing a complex, multi-stakeholder environment, ensuring delivery against ambitious targets while overseeing budget, risk, and quality standards. Promotion and participation in the programs will be supported by the Community Engagement Officer who will report directly to you.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

Lead end-to-end delivery of the group-buy renewables project, ensuring timelines, objectives, and outcomes are met
Translate strategic goals into actionable delivery plans and milestones
Monitor progress, track performance metrics, and report to key stakeholders
Accountable for the delivery of community engagement and communications activity, ensuring effective promotion and high participation in programmes

Stakeholder Management

Manage relationships across a wide range of stakeholders (e.g. suppliers, local authorities, partners, and customers)
Facilitate collaboration and alignment between diverse groups with differing priorities
Lead value proposition workshops with partner organisations to shape audience messaging and engagement
Act as a clear and confident communicator, representing the programme internally and externally

People Leadership

Manage and support the Community Engagement Officer, providing clear direction, coaching and regular feedback to drive performance and development, ensuring high quality delivery of community outreach and communications activities across Oxfordshire.
Working closely with the RetrofitWorks Senior Management team, reporting on project delivery and flagging risks

Operational Management

Oversee resource allocation, ensuring efficient use of team capacity and external providers
Manage project budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting
Ensure high standards of quality assurance across all project outputs
Drive impact data capture to ensure maximum project legacy impact

Risk & Compliance

Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle
Maintain robust governance processes, documentation, and reporting structures
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and organisational policies

Service Design & Innovation

Working closely with colleagues and partners, applying service design principles to create a seamless customer experience for participants
Continuously evaluate and improve programme delivery based on feedback and data. Log project learnings throughout.
Support innovation in delivery models, particularly within the retrofit and renewable energy sectors
Oversee the digital optimisation of the client journey

Supply Chain Management

Develop and manage relationships with suppliers and contractors
Ensure supply chain resilience, quality, and performance
Maintain awareness of market dynamics and adapt delivery accordingly

Project Outcomes

Draw upon impact data, learning logs and qualitative evaluation to create a project report, supported by the Engagement Officer
Develop a replicable service blueprint, including partner engagement and value proposition development
Present project outcomes to relevant organisations

Person Specification

Essential Experience & Skills

Proven experience in project management, delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programmes
Experience within the retrofit, renewables, or sustainability sector
Exceptional organisational and planning skills
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, resources, and timelines effectively
Strong risk management skills, with a proactive and solution-focused approach
Excellent understanding of GDPR and responsible data handling
Understanding of supply chain dynamics and quality assurance processes
Strategic thinking combined with hands-on delivery capability
Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) for communication, data handling, and document creation
Experience using CRM systems to manage contacts, track interactions, and maintain accurate records
Strong general IT skills, including file management, data entry, and use of digital collaboration tools

Desirable

Experience in leading change management programs
Knowledge of group-buying or collective procurement models
Experience in developing service design methodologies
LEAN organisation/management qualification or equivalent
A good understanding of whole house retrofit principles, including fabric and ventilation

Working Arrangements

Flexible hybrid or remote working options
Regular travel across Oxfordshire required
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required depending on project milestones

Why Join This Project?

Opportunity to lead an innovative, high-impact renewables initiative
Play a key role in accelerating the transition to low-carbon energy
Work with a diverse and collaborative network of stakeholders
Deliver meaningful environmental and community benefits

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and interest in the role, particularly highlighting your project management experience. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Pay: £40,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Chipping Norton OX7 3RR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Do you hold a valid UK Driving License, and have access to a car?
Do you have experience managing a B2C project?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chipping Norton OX7 3RR

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