Housing Strategy Project Manager – AR

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking an experienced Housing Strategy Project Manager on an interim basis to lead the development of a robust, evidence-led housing strategy and action plan. You will manage a consultant, oversee stakeholder engagement, and drive the strategy through consultation, approval, publication and delivery monitoring.

You will collaborate with Members and partners to ensure the strategy reflects local housing needs and delivers meaningful outcomes for residents, with a

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategic housing needs or housing policy.
• Proven ability to develop housing-related strategies (e.g., Affordable/Housing strategies).
• Strong knowledge of local housing needs, assessments and housing market evidence.
• Experience in leading consultations and engaging a broad range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of a statutory supported housing strategy and action plan.
• Coordinate housing needs analysis and evidence gathering to build a credible base.
• Engage with elected Members, providers, ASC, Children’s Services, Public Health and NHS partners.

Skills

Strategic housing needs

Housing policy

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Research & analysis

Communication

Delivery planning

Project management

Job description

Housing Strategy Project Manager

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Housing Strategy Project Manager to join Wokingham Borough Council on an interim basis. This role will lead the development of a robust, evidence-led housing strategy and associated action plan, working closely with an appointed consultant appointed to review data analysis to drafting a strategy, this role will be around managing the consultant and leading on stakeholder engagement through to consultation, approval, publication and delivery monitoring.

You will work closely with elected Members, registered provider partners, Adult Social Care, Children's Services, Public Health, NHS partners and other key stakeholders to ensure the strategy reflects local housing needs and delivers meaningful outcomes for residents.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a collaborative and motivated professional with a strong background in housing needs or housing policy to make a lasting contribution to the borough.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a statutory supported housing strategy that responds to current and future local need.
• Commission and coordinate housing needs analysis, research and evidence gathering to create a clear and credible evidence base.
• Engage effectively with elected Members, registered providers, Adult Social Care, Children's Services, Public Health, NHS partners, residents, and other stakeholders.
• Manage a consultant to produce clear, accessible, and high-quality strategy documents, recommendations, and supporting reports.
• Develop, maintain, and manage a practical action plan with clear outcomes, responsibilities, milestones, and measures of success.
• Lead the strategy through consultation, governance, approval, and publication processes.
• Monitor delivery against agreed actions and outcomes, identifying risks, dependencies and areas requiring intervention.
• Provide clear progress updates and advice to senior leaders, governance boards, and partners.

Candidate Requirements

• Significant experience in strategic housing needs, housing policy, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrable experience of developing housing-related strategies, such as an Affordable Housing Strategy, Supported Housing Strategy or Homelessness & Rough Sleeper Strategy.
• Strong knowledge of local housing needs, housing needs assessments and strategic housing market evidence.
• Experience of leading consultation and engaging a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, leading the Steering Group.
• Excellent research, analytical and written communication skills, with the ability to turn complex evidence into clear strategic priorities.
• Experience of developing and managing delivery-focused action plans and monitoring outcomes.
• Strong project management, organisation, and governance skills, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Experience within local government or the wider public sector would be advantageous.