Communities Project Officer - Council

Spinwell Global; Rugby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector agency is looking for a Communities Project Officer to oversee the delivery of new housing developments in Rugby. The successful candidate will coordinate across various teams, ensuring all properties are ready for occupancy and enhancing tenant experiences. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills, experience in housing, and a commitment to service quality. This role offers a pay rate of £24.78 per hour for a contract of 3 months.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project coordination and management.
• Familiarity with housing services and tenancy support.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of the remaining homes.
• Ensure effective service integration and tenant support.
• Collaborate with multiple teams and external partners.

Skills

Strong project coordination and organisational skills

Ability to work confidently across multiple teams

Experience in housing, income collection

Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Commitment to high-quality tenant experience

Job description

Role: Communities Project Officer REF 1653332
Contract Length: 3 months
Location: Rugby
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £24.78 per hour

Spinwell is recruiting for a Communities Project Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

Responsibilities of the Communities Project Officer

Following the successful delivery and letting of 51 new homes in Phase 1, the Navigation Way development is now moving into Phase 2, which will complete the rollout of the remaining new properties and continue the expansion of the Council’s social housing stock.

The Phase 2 Project Officer will lead the coordination, delivery, and operational readiness of the remaining homes, ensuring the project continues to meet high standards of tenant experience, service integration, and stock growth efficiency.

The post holder will work across multiple teams—Housing Services, Allocations, Repairs, Assets, Communities & Projects, and Communications—as well as external partners and contractors. Their role is to ensure that properties, systems, contracts, communications, and tenant support arrangements are fully prepared ahead of each release of homes.

Skills/Experience for Communities Project Officer

• Strong project coordination and organisational skills.
• Ability to work confidently across multiple teams and disciplines.
• Experience in housing, income collection, allocations, tenancy management and support or related fields.
• Excellent communication, data handling and problem‑solving abilities.
• Commitment to high‑quality tenant experience and service improvement.

If you are a Communities Project Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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