Housing Project Manager

Carrington West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Housing Project Manager to lead vital housing initiatives. This role involves coordinating resettlement projects for Afghan and Ukrainian communities, managing grant submissions, and ensuring compliance with government guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in housing or project management, be highly organized, and possess excellent communication skills. You will work collaboratively with various stakeholders to enhance housing solutions and support vulnerable residents. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in the housing sector, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing or project management, ideally with refugee resettlement knowledge.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate housing and resettlement projects, ensuring timelines and targets are met.
• Act as a liaison with external stakeholders including landlords and local authorities.

Skills

Project Management

Housing Sector Knowledge

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

IT Proficiency (Microsoft Office)

Education

Experience in Housing or Project Management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Housing Project Manager to join a dynamic housing team. You'll play a pivotal role in coordinating and delivering housing and resettlement initiatives in response to evolving local and national challenges, including Afghan and Ukrainian resettlement schemes, asylum seeker placements, and broader homelessness pressures.

This is a hands-on, strategic post focused on planning, delivering, and evaluating projects that expand housing capacity, support vulnerable residents, and secure vital funding streams. Responsibilities include managing grant claims, liaising with partner agencies, troubleshooting complex client issues, and overseeing project lifecycle stages.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinate housing and resettlement projects, ensuring timelines, targets, and funding requirements are met.
2. Support delivery of services for Afghan, Ukrainian, and future resettlement schemes, ensuring coordinated approaches across teams.
3. Act as a liaison with external stakeholders including landlords, letting agents, charities, the DWP, and local authorities.
4. Lead grant submissions, funding reports, and ensure compliance with government guidance.
5. Collaborate with partners to increase supply of temporary accommodation and affordable housing.
6. Assist in data collection and analysis to shape services, submit reports, and inform decision-making.
7. Oversee administrative functions and contribute to strategic planning and budgeting.
8. Provide leadership and guidance to project staff as appropriate.
9. Maintain a focus on customer experience through empathetic and responsive communication.
10. Monitor housing demands and develop innovative solutions in response to policy or market changes.

About You

• Previous experience in housing or project management, ideally with knowledge of refugee resettlement or homelessness.
• Highly organized, IT-proficient (especially in Microsoft Office), and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Strong communicator skilled in building effective partnerships across agencies.
• Knowledge of the housing sector, including temporary accommodation, resettlement schemes, and affordable housing challenges.
• Data-savvy, able to interpret insights to improve outcomes.
• Empathetic, client-focused, and committed to making a meaningful impact.
• Collaborative mindset, always seeking solutions and service improvements.

How to Apply

If interested and qualified, please send your application today. For questions about the vacancy, click APPLY NOW.

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Footnote: If your skills match but not the rate, location, or seniority, send us your CV. We recruit for similar roles UK-wide and can discuss your employment status confidentially. Even if satisfied in your current role, we welcome housing professionals to connect. Call Zubair at Carrington West on 02393 876065 for more info.

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