Project Manager FTC

Eastlight Community Homes; Braintree; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing provider in England is seeking a Project Manager to join their Business Improvement team on a fixed-term contract. The role involves managing projects to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery while collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have strong project management skills and knowledge of finance. This position offers a competitive salary of £48,000 per annum and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual wellbeing grant of £200

Trailblazing family leave

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing strategic projects.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate complex initiatives.
• Good knowledge of finance and budget setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders and project leads to define project scopes.
• Maintain thorough documentation and manage external supplier relationships.
• Drive projects from conception to closure and promote business change principles.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Budget setting

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Agencies

Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.

Who We Are

Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.

The Role

We are seeking a Project Manager, to join Eastlight's Business Improvement team on a 12-month fixed term contract or secondment basis.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering projects on time, within budget, and aligned with Eastlight’s strategic objectives.

Day-to-day, you will collaborate with stakeholders, sponsors and project leads to define project scopes and requirements, ensuring solutions meet business needs and deliver intended benefits.

Acting as a key link between the business and technology teams, you will prioritise and integrate project demands within the programme plan and manage risks. You will drive projects from conception to closure, maintain thorough documentation, manage external supplier relationships, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders. Additionally, you will promote project management and business change principles to support continuous improvement and a culture of successful delivery.

To succeed, you will need proven experience in managing strategic projects, strong communication skills, and the ability to coordinate complex initiatives across multiple teams. Strong knowledge of appropriate project management tools, risk management, and stakeholder engagement is essential. Good knowledge and understanding of finance and budget setting would also be desirable for this role.

Benefits and Compensation

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package:

• £48,000 per annum
• 12 month Fixed-Term Contract/Secondment
• Full time
• Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
• Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay/6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
• A healthcare cash plan, life assurance
• Formal qualifications and paid professional membership

Next Steps

At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact [e-mail]

Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Any internal applications from employees whose roles are formally at risk will be given priority consideration for this position in accordance with our redeployment process.

Important Dates

Closing Date: 3 October 2025 at 23:59pm

Interview Date: Interviews are expected to be held on 14 October 2025 via Microsoft Teams