Project Assistant

Haig Housing; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterans housing charity based in London is seeking an experienced Project Assistant for their Housing Operations Team. The successful candidate will assist in procuring, managing, and delivering major works, planned improvement programmes, and cyclical maintenance. This role requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills along with strong experience in contract management. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing for work from home and the office.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent company pension

Optional private medical insurance

Good holiday allowance

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management and administration.
• Knowledge of building safety and health & safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in procuring and managing major works.
• Support the delivery of planned and improvement programmes.
• Participate in cyclical maintenance tasks.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Contract management

Job description

About us

Haig Housing is a long-established charity based in London with a presence across the UK. We are the largest veterans housing charity, providing houses for over 1500 veterans and their families. We put people at the centre of everything we do – our beneficiaries and staff. All our employees can expect to experience a professional and friendly working environment where we deliver for those who need us.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Project Assistant for our Housing Operations Team, to assist in procuring, managing and delivering the Trust’s major works, planned and improvement programmes and cyclical maintenance. The successful applicant will have a hybrid approach, working from home and from our Head Office in Victoria.

You will be customer focused; a good communicator with excellent problem-solving skills and strong experience in contract management and administration. Knowledge and experience in building safety and all aspects of H&S is desirable.

What we offer

In addition to a competitive salary within the range stated above (based on experience), we provide a generous package that includes an excellent company
pension, optional private medical insurance, good holiday allowance, and ongoing training and professional development.

How to apply

Applications are by CV and covering letter via this link https://system.citrushr.com/Job?uid=jvxwwgezucjofgkrxhzd, expressing your suitability to carry out the role. The closing date for applications is Midnight on Friday 9th January 2026.

Please note that applications that are not sent via the link above will not be considered.