Strategic Project Manager: Homelessness Action Plan

VennGroup; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

VennGroup is seeking a Project Manager to lead the development, approval and publication of a Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Plan for a South West Local Authority. The role is a hybrid contract up to 6 months with attendance at offices a minimum of 2 days per week and ASAP start.

The successful candidate will coordinate evidence gathering, develop a measurable delivery plan and manage a multi-agency partnership to translate strategy into action by 1 December 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead complex, time-critical projects in the public sector.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills for governance papers.
• Experience coordinating multi-agency partnerships across housing, health and social care.

Responsibilities

• Lead mobilisation, development, approval and publication of the Action Plan.
• Develop and manage project plan, governance, risks and reporting.
• Coordinate evidence gathering, data analysis and baseline development.
• Engage with council services, statutory agencies, health partners and partners.
• Produce a comprehensive plan with clear actions, milestones and outcomes.
• Secure partner commitments and manage governance approvals.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Communication

Public sector experience

Education

PRINCE2 certification

APM qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

VennGroup is seeking a Project Manager to lead the development, approval and publication of a Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Action Plan for a South West Local Authority. The role is a hybrid contract up to 6 months with attendance at offices a minimum of 2 days per week and ASAP start.

The successful candidate will coordinate evidence gathering, develop a measurable delivery plan and manage a multi-agency partnership to translate strategy into action by 1 December 2026.