Senior Project Manager - Regulation

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

About The Role

Working Hours: 35 Hours per week

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Closing Date: 06 May 2025

Closing time: 11.59pm

Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face)

This role is subject to:

2 References - where possible we require 3 years' employment history.

The City Council is looking for an enthusiastic & dynamic Senior Project Manager, to lead on the Council’s Social Housing Regulation approach.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Strategic Housing team at Manchester City Council. In this role you will take a lead role working with the Regulator of Social Housing and Housing Ombudsman, working closely with the Council’s in house team (Housing Services) and its contractors (3 PFI funded contracts and 2 Tenant Management Organisations TMOs) and other key stakeholders to ensure that we jointly deliver our core functions in accordance with regulation. Following new legislation including the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023 and Awaab’s Law you will work to provide assurance that the Council is compliant with all statutory and regulatory requirements ensuring that we have a positive impact on the lives of our tenants and residents.

The role holder will have responsibility for:

1. Ensuring the Council is compliant with the Social Housing Act 2023.
2. Working with Housing Services and the PFI and TMO contractors to understand the implications of the new legislation and to ensure compliance.
3. Leading on Tenant Satisfaction Measures across all Council owned stock.
4. Following the introduction of Awaab’s Law, ensuring compliance specifically relating to Damp and Mould.
5. Briefing Executive Members on progress following new legislation.
6. Attending briefings and seminars to ensure the Council is up to date on all legislation.
7. Being the point of contact for any regulation-related queries.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact [e-mail].

About the Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

1. A strong track record in programme management.
2. Experience of working with large internal and external professional teams.
3. Knowledge of the regulatory requirements facing the social housing sector.
4. Knowledge of Council committee structures and delivery arrangements.
5. The ability to react to immediate problems of a highly complex nature and develop pragmatic solutions under pressure.
6. The ability to review and improve processes and procedures for effective and successful project delivery.
7. Experience of working with a high level of political awareness alongside external stakeholders and elected members.
8. Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of partners.
9. Able to effectively plan and organise a wide and challenging workload.
10. Ability to manage, motivate and influence staff including those not under your direct management and external stakeholders.

About Us

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Benefits we offer

• Generous holiday allowance: Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension: You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave: Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks: Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow: We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member: We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave: Give back to the community with three days pro-rata of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

Support During the Process

• Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
• Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

• Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans
• Current or former care leavers
• Have a disability or long-term condition

When You Join Us

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:

• A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
• A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.

For more information about the role or any adjustments, email [e-mail].

What we will need from you if you’re successful

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

Pre-Employment Checks

If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these checks may include:

• Proof of Right to Work: You’ll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK. Please note, visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role.
• References: We’ll require references from your current and previous employer(s).

These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.

Other relevant information

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached.

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