Assistant Project Manager

Job ref: 2025-139

Job type: Contract

Location: 2 Adelaide Street, Belfast, BT2 8PB

Salary: £43,693 - £49,764

Closing date: Thursday 21 Aug 2025 16:30

THIS ROLE IS A SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR NIHE STAFF ONLY, FOR A PERIOD UP TO 24 MONTHS, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED SUBJECT TO BUSINESS NEED

Open to internal applicants only

BAND: 7

JOB PURPOSE: The Assistant Project Manager will support the management and delivery of the Supporting People Modernising (SPM) project. The Supporting People Programme administered by the Housing Executive on behalf of DfC is an £80m+ grant which funds housing related support services to approximately 20,000 vulnerable people each year. The Strategic Housing Authority is embarking a range of strategic and operational actions to modernise the Supporting People programme in order to address challenges that have emerged in the scale of administration and in demonstrating the efficiency and effectiveness of programme.

REQUIREMENTS:

• i) Hold a degree or an equivalent level qualification (Level 6*) in a relevant project management or business management related subject and can demonstrate 3 years relevant experience OR
• ii) Hold a BTECH higher or equivalent level qualification (Level 5*) in project management or business management or other relevant related subject and demonstrate 4 years relevant experience OR
• iii) Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development / experiential learning and demonstrate at least 5 years relevant experience (Please include dates)

*Refer to Qualifications Framework for equivalencies It will be the responsibility of the applicant to demonstrate equivalency. Relevancy will be determined with due regard to the duties and level of responsibilities set out in the job description for this role.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Application should be made using the on-line application form. Instructions on how to complete the on-line form appears once the form has been accessed. Make sure you follow these instructions. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED EVEN IF DELAYED DUE TO TECHNICAL REASONS. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE LOCKED OUT OF YOUR GETGOT ACCOUNT IT WILL TAKE A MINIMUM OF 10 MINUTES TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD. IF AN APPLICATION IS LATE BECAUSE OF THIS IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that all such information is provided. Candidates who fail to provide sufficient information on which a panel might determine their eligibility for the post will not be shortlisted. The Housing Executive is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community who are currently under represented in parts of our workforce. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.