Housing Project Manager

Summary: The Housing Project Manager will coordinate and deliver housing and resettlement initiatives, addressing local and national challenges such as Afghan and Ukrainian resettlement schemes and homelessness pressures. This strategic role involves planning, delivering, and evaluating projects to expand housing capacity and support vulnerable residents. The manager will engage with various stakeholders, manage grant submissions, and ensure compliance with funding requirements while maintaining a focus on customer experience. The position requires a proactive individual with experience in housing or project management, particularly in refugee resettlement or homelessness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate housing and resettlement projects, ensuring timelines, targets, and funding requirements are met.
• Support delivery of services for Afghan, Ukrainian and future resettlement schemes, ensuring joined-up approaches across teams.
• Act as a key liaison with external stakeholders including landlords, letting agents, charities, the DWP, and local authorities.
• Lead on grant submissions, funding reports, and compliance with government guidance.
• Work with internal and external partners to increase supply of temporary accommodation and affordable housing.
• Assist with the collation and analysis of data to shape services, submit reports, and inform decision-making.
• Oversee administrative functions of projects and contribute to strategic planning and budget management.
• Provide leadership and direction to project staff where appropriate.
• Ensure customer experience remains at the forefront of service delivery through empathetic, responsive communication.
• Monitor evolving housing demands and develop innovative solutions in response to policy or market changes.

Key Skills:

• Previous experience in a housing or project management environment, ideally with knowledge of refugee resettlement or homelessness.
• Highly organised and IT-proficient, particularly in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across multiple agencies.
• Understanding of the housing sector, including temporary accommodation, resettlement schemes, and affordable housing challenges.
• Data-savvy, capable of collecting, interpreting, and using insights to drive better outcomes.
• Empathetic, client-focused, and committed to delivering meaningful impact in people's lives.
• Collaborative mindset, always looking for solutions and improvements in service delivery.

Salary (Rate): £32.77

City: Surrey

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other