We Are Hiring – Project Manager (Wrexham City Board)

Title: Project Manager (Wrexham City Board) 

Based at: Tŷ AVOW, Wrexham, with regular travel across Wrexham County Borough and occasional travel elsewhere. 

Reports to: HR & Engagement Manager for employment, supervision and wellbeing; working to the strategic direction of the Wrexham City Board and agreed requirements of the Accountable Body. 

Hours of work: 30 hours per week 

Pension: 7% employer contribution; optional employee contribution 

Salary: £32,432.43 per annum for 30 hours per week 

Contract: 12 Month fixed term contract, subject to continued funding 

 

Context 

AVOW is the County Voluntary Council for Wrexham, supporting voluntary and community activity and working with partners to improve outcomes for local people. 

The Wrexham City Board programme is moving from planning into delivery of its 10-year strategy and 4-year investment plan, including capital and revenue projects supported through the UK Government’s Pride in Place programme. The Accountable Body is the local authority responsible for the programme’s formal funding, assurance and accountability arrangements. The postholder will work closely with the Accountable Body and understand the processes required to administer and safeguard public funds. These arrangements may evolve as the programme develops. 

 

Purpose of the Role 

To lead and coordinate delivery of the Wrexham City Board programme, ensuring agreed priorities become well-governed, sustainable and community-led projects. The postholder will provide strategic leadership, programme assurance and effective coordination across the Board, communities, funders, the Accountable Body and delivery partners. 

 

What You Will Be Doing 

Programme Delivery 

• Lead implementation and ongoing development of the strategy and action plan, translating priorities into integrated plans with clear outcomes, responsibilities, dependencies, milestones and timescales.
• Maintain programme momentum, resolving barriers and overseeing capital and revenue projects to ensure alignment with Board priorities and funding requirements.
• Coordinate necessary external expert support, commissioned providers, project leads and delivery partners, holding them to agreed outputs, standards and timescales.
• Support robust business cases, benefits plans, delivery models and sustainability or exit strategies.

 

Governance, Assurance and Resources 

• Interpret relevant UK Government programme guidance, funding conditions and other requirements, advising the Board on their implications and making informed, evidence-based recommendations for Board consideration and approval. Prepare clear reports and decision papers for the Board, Chair, Strategic Responsible Officer and Accountable Body.
• Maintain programme plans, decision and action logs, risk and issue registers, benefits information and assurance records, escalating matters through agreed routes.
• Coordinate governance and public sector procurement activity with the Accountable Body and partners, ensuring transparent decisions, delegated authority, compliance with applicable requirements and a clear audit trail.
• Work with AVOW, the Accountable Body and partners to monitor and report on budgets, forecasts, commitments and value for money.
• Direct and oversee any project coordination, administrative, communications or commissioned support allocated to the programme, and advise on future capacity and succession needs.Partnerships, Engagement and Communications
• Act as the principal programme coordination point and maintain constructive relationships with Wrexham County Borough Council, Board members and public, private, third sector and community partners.
• Navigate political and organisational sensitivities with diplomacy, impartiality and sound judgement, balancing differing priorities while protecting agreed outcomes.
• Ensure communities can meaningfully shape delivery and that feedback informs programme decisions.
• Oversee clear, accessible and timely public communications, including programme updates, newsletters, website and social media content.
• Represent the Board at relevant local, regional and national meetings, events and conferences. 

  Monitoring, Evaluation and Compliance

• Maintain a proportionate performance framework covering outcomes, milestones, spend, risks, benefits and community impact.
• Quality-assure delivery information and provide timely progress reports and funding returns, clearly identifying achievements, exceptions, decisions and corrective action.
• Use evidence, feedback and learning to improve delivery and support future planning and investment.
• Ensure compliance with funding conditions, agreed procedures and relevant legislation and policy, including data protection, Welsh language, equality, safeguarding and health and safety. 

  Working Arrangements and General Responsibilities

• Work flexibly to meet programme and governance deadlines. Occasional evening or weekend commitments and travel may be required, with reasonable notice wherever possible.
• Work in line with AVOW’s values, policies and procedures, maintaining confidentiality and secure, accurate programme records.
• Participate in supervision, objective setting and professional development, and promote equality, inclusion, the Welsh language, sustainability and wellbeing.
• Take reasonable care of health and safety, completing and acting on relevant risk assessments.
• Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the level and nature of the post.

Review 

This job description reflects the role at the time of issue and is not exhaustive. It may be reviewed as the programme develops, with any reasonable changes discussed with the postholder. 

Person Specification 

In order to be shortlisted you must demonstrate that you meet all the essential criteria and as many of the desirable criteria as possible. Where we have a large number of applications that meet all of the essential criteria, we will then use the desirable criteria to produce the shortlist. 

Selection Criteria 

 

Attributes	Relevant Criteria	Method	Rank
Skills & Abilities	Proven leadership and programme management experience, especially in complex or multi-stakeholder settings.	A/I	E
Skills & Abilities	Strong organisational skills and experience managing governance and reporting structures.	A/I	E
Skills & Abilities	Outstanding stakeholder engagement and communication skills.	A/I	E
Skills & Abilities	Ability to influence, negotiate and persuade at senior levels.	A/I	E
General & Specialist Knowledge	Strategic thinking and knowledge of challenges related to social mobility, regeneration, and community-led change.	A/I	E
Education & Training	Degree-level qualification or equivalent.	A/C	E
Education & Training	Undergraduate qualification in public policy or related field (Postgraduate desirable).	A/C	D
Relevant Experience	Experience developing and delivering programmes from inception to successful delivery.	A/I	E
Relevant Experience	Experience working in education, youth engagement, or social mobility.	A/I	D
Relevant Experience	Experience working with e-learning or community development environments.	A/I	D
Special Requirements	Ability to travel across the region and attend external events.	I	E
Special Requirements	Welsh language proficiency.	I	D

 

Key 

Identification Method: A = Application Form; I = Interview; T = Test; C = Copy of Certificates; P = Presentation; G = Group Assessment. Rank: E = Essential; D = Desirable. 

 

Inclusive Working Commitment 

AVOW is committed to an inclusive workplace where people feel respected and able to be themselves. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including people who are neurodivergent, disabled or from underrepresented groups, and will provide reasonable adjustments where needed and appropriate.