SHDF Grant & Contract Manager

Panoramic Associates Limted; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive London borough is seeking an experienced SHDF Grant & Contract Manager to lead transformative housing decarbonisation initiatives. This senior position involves strategic planning, securing significant funding, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure compliance and quality in delivering sustainable housing solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in environmental sustainability and an ability to influence senior leadership. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to community-focused housing transformations.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in environmental sustainability related to social housing.
• Success in securing external grant funding for housing projects.
• Experience in strategic planning and translating policies into fundable programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability and retrofit programmes aligned with legislative requirements.
• Convert housing stock data into actionable investment priorities.
• Secure and maximise external funding opportunities.
• Manage end-to-end grant delivery from bid development to compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Commercial acumen

Influencing skills

Job description

Lead the Future of Sustainable Social Housing

Join a forward-thinking London borough at a pivotal moment in housing transformation. This senior-level position offers the rare opportunity to drive £multi-million investment programmes that will decarbonise council housing stock – delivering EPC C compliance by 2030 and achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2050.

As SHDF Grant & Contract Manager, you’ll sit at the intersection of policy, funding, and delivery, directly influencing how thousands of residents experience warmer, greener homes. You’ll have the strategic authority to:

• Shape borough-wide decarbonisation strategy with direct access to senior leadership
• Secure and deploy significant external funding (SHDF, ECO4, Warmer Homes, consortium bids)
• Design and deliver retrofit programmes that set new standards for local authorities
• Build regional and national partnerships that amplify impact beyond your borough

This isn’t administration, it’s strategic leadership where your decisions translate directly into environmental and social outcomes.

Role Purpose

• Develop and lead multi-year sustainability and retrofit programmes aligned with legislative requirements and sector best practice
• Convert complex housing stock data into actionable investment priorities and deliverable project pipelines
• Guide senior stakeholders through evidence-based decision-making on decarbonisation pathways
• Identify, secure, and maximise external grant funding opportunities (SHDF Wave 3, ECO4, local/regional schemes)
• Manage end-to-end grant delivery from bid development through compliance reporting and closeout
• Ensure value for money while maintaining programme quality and regulatory compliance
• Lead strategic proposals, technical standards, and procurement frameworks for retrofit works
• Collaborate with asset management, finance, and delivery teams to align programmes with corporate objectives
• Build and maintain partnerships with local authorities, housing associations, supply chain partners, and government bodies

What You’ll Bring

Essential Experience

• Proven track record in environmental sustainability, retrofit, or decarbonisation within social housing
• Demonstrable success securing and managing significant external grant funding (SHDF, ECO, or similar programmes)
• Strategic planning capability translating policy into practical, fundable investment programmes
• Strong understanding of PAS 2035, building fabric retrofit, and low‑carbon heating technologies

Essential Skills

• Ability to influence and advise senior leaders and elected members
• Excellent stakeholder management across technical, financial, and political audiences
• Strong commercial acumen – balancing compliance, quality, cost, and delivery timelines
• In‑depth knowledge of housing decarbonisation legislation (EESSH, MEES, Building Safety Act)

What Happens Next

If this resonates with your career ambitions, let’s talk. I can provide:

Even if the timing isn’t quite right, I’d welcome a conversation. I’m working on several exclusive senior opportunities in housing decarbonisation that may align with your goals.

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