Neighbourhood Housing Project Lead (Sheffield and Scunthorpe)

Oasis Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization with a mission to build stronger communities is seeking a community project manager. The successful candidate will manage a pioneering housing initiative in Sheffield, collaborating with various community stakeholders and ensuring effective communication throughout. Responsibilities include overseeing the master plan, facilitating family support, and designing operational processes. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a pension scheme and generous annual leave.

Benefits

7% employer contribution pension scheme

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Eligibility for Green Commute cycle scheme

Cash-benefit health plan

Workplace flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience in community engagement and project management.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to design operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main link between stakeholders and ensure effective communication.
• Collaborate with community leaders to support families.
• Own the master plan and track progress.
• Transition homes and ensure accessibility.
• Design operational processes with the Operations Group.
• Set and track achievable goals for the activation period.
• Liaise with the Group CEO.

Job description

Oasis exists to build stronger communities where no one is left out. Building Tomorrow is an innovative new neighbourhood housing programme that Oasis is developing in Sheffield and Scunthorpe.

We are pioneering a new community‑led solution to housing challenges in two communities where Oasis already works, running five schools and two community Hubs. We are working to develop quality housing that offers opportunity for families to find a stable and supportive place of belonging in community.

The programme will combine quality housing, excellent education (provided through Oasis academies), and community wrap‑around support (delivered through our existing youth and community teams). This programme is designed to offer a preventative approach to housing challenges, acting as a proof of concept that can be replicated in other communities around the country.

What will you do?

• Act as the main link between all stakeholders: the Oasis teams including academies; contractors; and any community partners. Ensure everyone is communicating effectively and working toward the same goal.
• Work in close collaboration with Oasis Community Leaders in Sheffield and Scunthorpe to support the community teams to welcome families by acting as a key part of the community support offer during the 18‑month activation phase.
• Own the 18‑month master plan, tracking progress, analysing potential delays, and proactively solving problems so the activation stays on time and on budget.
• Transition the housing element from a period of acquisition and refurbishment into functioning homes, including smooth resident move‑ins and ensuring the community support is fully accessible.
• Design operational processes with the Operations Group, including community support offer, housing management systems, and tenancy arrangements.
• Help the team set clear, achievable goals for the activation period and track whether those goals are being met, providing regular, honest updates to all stakeholders.
• Liaise with the Group CEO to communicate with our social investor.

Why might you consider Oasis?

We work in 52 local neighbourhoods in the UK, building stronger communities. Our place‑based, holistic neighbourhood work brings together local people to create belonging, opportunity, and change.

Over the past four decades we have developed expertise across education, youth work, family support, housing, and community work to help everyone thrive.

What will you get in return?

• A network of peers and partners all sharing the same vision and an environment that ensures everyone is supported and included.
• A package of reward that includes a 7% employer contribution pension scheme, annual leave allowance starting at 25 days (plus Bank Holidays) increasing over time, eligibility to join the Green Commute cycle to work scheme, and a cash‑benefit health plan.
• A chance to be part of an international network of Oasis charities offering opportunities to develop your career in new directions and locations.
• A competitive salary and workplace flexibility.

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.