Housing Transformation Programme Lead

Pertemps London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Pertemps London is seeking an experienced Housing Services Programme Manager to join its Housing Service on a long-term interim basis in London. You will coordinate a portfolio of strategic programmes and service improvements across Housing and Homelessness, reporting to the Director of Housing.

This high-profile role requires managing complex programmes across Housing Management, Repairs, Compliance, Homelessness and Transformation, with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.

Qualifications

• MSP Practitioner qualification or demonstrable equivalent.
• Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
• Significant experience managing complex programmes using MSP and PRINCE2.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale improvements.

Responsibilities

• Act as Programme Manager for the Director of Housing and Housing Department Management Team.
• Oversee and coordinate strategic programmes and departmental priorities across Housing and Homelessness.
• Support the Director of Housing and senior management team in developing and implementing departmental priorities.
• Develop and maintain robust programme plans, milestones, governance arrangements and delivery mechanisms.
• Provide high-quality information, analysis, insight and strategic support to senior Housing leaders.
• Prepare and oversee reports, briefings, presentations and correspondence for senior officers and stakeholders.
• Monitor programme performance, identifying areas of under-performance, risks, issues and potential delays.
• Manage programme risks, issues, dependencies and actions through appropriate governance arrangements.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships across Housing, Economy and wider Council services.
• Work with corporate and departmental specialists on business planning, procurement, tenders, contracts and service improvement.
• Support budget oversight, resource planning and delivery monitoring across programmes.
• Attend and represent the Director of Housing and senior officers at meetings, working groups, panels and other forums where required.
• Liaise effectively with senior officers, Councillors, Cabinet Members, partners and external stakeholders.
• Support effective communication and coordination of major Housing-related issues and priorities.
• Challenge existing approaches to programme and change management and promote effective programme management practice.
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to officers involved in programme and project delivery.

Education

MSP Practitioner qualification or demonstrable equivalent

A degree or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Pertemps London is seeking an experienced Housing Services Programme Manager to join its Housing Service on a long-term interim basis in London. You will coordinate a portfolio of strategic programmes and service improvements across Housing and Homelessness, reporting to the Director of Housing.

This high-profile role requires managing complex programmes across Housing Management, Repairs, Compliance, Homelessness and Transformation, with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.