Housing Project Manager

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Housing First Project Lead, where you will play a pivotal role in managing tenancies for individuals with complex needs. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community by ensuring suitable housing and supporting residents effectively. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you will work closely with various agencies to implement housing solutions that address homelessness. Enjoy a supportive work culture that values diversity and provides excellent benefits, including generous leave and a robust pension scheme. If you are passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Smart Working arrangements

Health and wellbeing benefits

Discounts at local sports and fitness centres

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal frameworks related to housing services.
• Ability to develop effective relationships with agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage tenancies and ensure properties are suitable for residents.
• Develop Housing Management plans and manage anti-social behaviour.

Skills

Knowledge of housing services

Decision-making under pressure

Relationship building

Knowledge of Housing Benefit and Universal Credit

Flexibility in working hours

Self-motivation and resilience

Job description

Role: Housing First Project Lead

Contract Type: Fixed term/secondment until 31st March 2026

Working Hours: 37

Worker Type: Hybrid Worker - the post holder would be expected to be out visiting tenants and properties on a daily basis.

Salary: Grade H - £39,513 - £42,708 per annum

Location: Highwood House, NG3 4HD

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join our team. Read on to find out more about this role.

Working for Nottingham City Council offers great benefits, including competitive pay, generous leave entitlement, and access to a pension scheme. We aim to create an inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to excel.

We are seeking individuals who are innovative, driven, and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. If you are passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you.

More about the benefits offered to Nottingham City Council colleagues can be found here.

About The Role

As the Housing First Project Lead, you will provide proactive, dedicated, and comprehensive casework management for Housing First and Housing Led tenancies. These initiatives allocate tenancies to individuals with complex needs, histories of rough sleeping, and cyclical homelessness, especially where traditional supported accommodation has not been effective.

Your responsibilities include managing these tenancies, ensuring properties are suitable, developing Housing Management plans to meet needs, and managing anti-social behaviour effectively.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of the legal and statutory framework related to housing services and anti-social behaviour.
• Ability to make accurate, timely decisions and remain calm under pressure.
• Proven ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external agencies.
• Knowledge of Housing Benefit, Universal Credit, and other welfare benefits, along with legal procedures related to rent arrears and debt recovery.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours and from various locations as needed.
• Self-motivation and resilience, with proactive working skills.

Please ensure your CV and supporting documents clearly demonstrate how you meet these six requirements.

We support flexible working arrangements; further details are available on our website.

Closing Date: 18th May 2025 (midnight)

Interview Date: 2nd June 2025 (subject to change)

We encourage early applications as the vacancy may close before the deadline.

By applying, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

We offer a wide range of roles and benefits, including:

• 26 days annual leave, rising to 33 after 5 years, plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional leave.
• A generous pension scheme with a contribution of 17.9%.
• Smart Working arrangements.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts at local sports, fitness centres, cinemas, shopping, and more.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, actively encouraging applications from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled persons to reflect our community better.

Flexible working options are supported; please discuss during the interview process.