Strategic Partnerships Programme Lead - Housing Regeneration

Magna Housing Group; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Housing Group is seeking an experienced Strategic Partnership Programme Manager to lead Magna’s Social and Affordable Housing Programme. You will coordinate funding, monitor progress, and provide clear analysis to support senior decisions within the Asset Strategy team.

You will work with Homes England, finance and delivery partners to ensure compliant, timely reporting and robust controls, while managing complex stakeholder requirements and escalating risks as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex programmes.
• Confidence interpreting funding and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience supporting assurance and financial processes.
• Direct knowledge of Homes England programmes, IMS and the Capital Funding Guide.
• Applicants with transferable qualities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of Magna’s Social and Affordable Housing Programme and coordinate funding, monitoring progress against targets.
• Maintain accurate information in Homes England systems; coordinate forecasts and grant claims.
• Maintain knowledge of funding agreements and regulatory requirements; support auditors and ensure audit-ready records.
• Produce dashboards and reports for senior review; develop procedures and controls to improve programme management.
• Coordinate information across wider departmental programmes and provide guidance to partners.

Skills

Programme management

Funding/regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Audits/Compliance experience

Transferable qualities

Education

Project/Programme management qualification

Tools

IMS (Investment Management System)

Capital Funding Guide

Job description

Magna Housing Group is seeking an experienced Strategic Partnership Programme Manager to lead Magna’s Social and Affordable Housing Programme. You will coordinate funding, monitor progress, and provide clear analysis to support senior decisions within the Asset Strategy team.

You will work with Homes England, finance and delivery partners to ensure compliant, timely reporting and robust controls, while managing complex stakeholder requirements and escalating risks as needed.