Decant Manager

Skilled Careers; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Careers is seeking an experienced Decant Manager to join a leading housing organisation in Stratford, London. You will coordinate complex rehousing programmes, manage stakeholder relationships and ensure residents receive support throughout the process.

Key tasks include planning rehousing for regeneration projects, forecasting future needs, analysing data, and reporting to senior stakeholders. You will collaborate with contractors, local authorities and internal teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing and regeneration projects.
• Experience in decanting, rehousing or resident relocation coordination.
• Strong organisational, planning and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate temporary and permanent rehousing programmes for residents affected by regeneration, redevelopment and remediation works.
• Develop forward plans and forecast future rehousing requirements for upcoming projects.
• Analyse resident data, monitor programme progress and identify risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, consultants and local authorities to manage resident moves.
• Ensure residents receive clear, timely and empathetic communication throughout the rehousing process.
• Support residents with additional needs or vulnerabilities and handle sensitive situations professionally.
• Prepare management reports and documentation for senior stakeholders.
• Monitor project budgets, manage risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Use project planning software to develop programmes and track progress.

Skills

Social housing

Decanting

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

IT skills

Regeneration knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project planning software

Job description

Decant Manager

Location: Stratford, London

Salary: Up to £53,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full-time

We are recruiting for an experienced DecantManager to join a leading housing organisation based in Stratford, supporting residents affected by regeneration, redevelopment and remediation projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in social housing, decanting, rehousing or regeneration who can coordinate complex rehousing programmes, manage stakeholder relationships and ensure residents receive a high level of support throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate temporary and permanent rehousing programmes for residents affected by regeneration, redevelopment and remediation works.
• Develop forward plans and forecast future rehousing requirements in line with upcoming projects.
• Analyse resident data, monitor programme progress and identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, consultants and local authorities to coordinate resident moves.
• Ensure residents receive clear, timely and empathetic communication throughout the rehousing process.
• Support residents with additional needs or vulnerabilities and manage sensitive situations professionally.
• Prepare management reports, programme updates and documentation for senior stakeholders.
• Monitor project budgets, manage risks and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Use project planning software to develop programmes, track progress and support effective delivery.

About You

• Experience within social housing, housing regeneration, redevelopment or community development.
• Experience of decanting, rehousing or coordinating resident relocation programmes.
• Strong organisational, planning and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities.
• The ability to manage challenging situations with empathy, patience and professionalism.
• Experience analysing data, preparing reports and monitoring programme performance.
• Knowledge of rehousing legislation associated with regeneration and decant programmes.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and project planning software.
• An understanding of budget management, risk assessment and regulatory compliance.