Housing Project Manager

Durham County Council; North East; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a Housing Development Manager to oversee housing development schemes and ensure effective service delivery. The role involves managing projects, preparing funding bids, and collaborating with various partners. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and project management experience, with a commitment to customer care and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with up to 32 days holiday

Hybrid working options

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Wide range of learning and development opportunities

Employee Benefits Portal

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex projects.
• Experience working with public and private sector partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of housing development schemes.
• Support development of future pipeline of sites.
• Prepare funding bids and business cases.

Skills

Customer care

Service delivery

Project management

Education

Degree in housing / regeneration / planning or related field

Project management qualification

Job description

We are looking for an individual who has a strong commitment to customer care, service delivery, best value and continuous improvement.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?
You will be managing all aspects of the delivery of housing development schemes, including the council house delivery programme. You will also be supporting the development of a future pipeline of sites including preparing funding bids and business cases.

We encourage you to contact Graeme Smith, Housing Delivery Manager via email at [e-mail] to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will hold a degree level or equivalent qualification in housing / regeneration / planning or a related field. A project management qualification is desirable.

You should have experience in the management, co-ordination, monitoring and evaluation of complext projects. You should also have experience of working with public and private sector partners in a development context.

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.

BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:

• Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
• Hybrid working (home and office working).
• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
• Discounted DCC gym membership.
• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
• Trade Union membership.
• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits

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HYBRID WORKING
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.

We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.

Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforce

INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on Thursday 19 June 2025.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.

Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.

If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Recruitment Team via email on [e-mail] or telephone [phone] – Option 5

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