System Implementation Lead (Housing) (ref:2030)

Winchester City Council; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working pattern

Employer paid health cash plan

Salary sacrifice scheme for cars andb

Job summary

Winchester City Council seeks an experienced project and change professional to join the Housing IT roadmap programme. You will lead change, work with stakeholders at all levels and drive system implementation within housing or local government settings. The role emphasises supplier management and delivery pace.

This fixed term vacancy runs for 12 months with a hybrid pattern, offering a range of benefits and a supportive environment for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering system implementation within housing or local government setting.
• Ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience leading supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the IT housing roadmap programme.
• Deliver change at pace as part of service improvement priorities.
• Manage suppliers and ensure successful delivery of system implementations.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Supplier management

Tools

MRI

Job description

Interview dates:Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 September 2026

Contract type: Fixed Term for 12 months

Salary: £55,224 to £61,922 per annum

Winchester housing department are looking for an experienced project and change professional to join and lead on the IT housing roadmap programme.

You will be customer centric, able to build positive relationships and work with stakeholders at all levels, with previous experience of delivering system implementation within a housing or local government setting. This role will be required to take a lead role in supplier management. Previous experience of MRI or similar housing systems would be of benefit.

This role is a fixed term contract for 12 months to deliver change at pace as part of the housing departments service improvement priorities.

Why Join Us:

We offer an excellent package of benefits including:

• A hybrid-working pattern, with up to 50% of your time working remotely (after first 3 weeks in office)
• Employer paid health cash plan
• Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes
• 26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service
• 13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)
• Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave
• Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride
• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district
• Season Ticket loans
• Excellent working environment
• Support for continuous professional development

Want to know more?

For an informal conversation please contact Paul Salter, Housing Policy and Projects Manager via email at [e-mail].