Housing Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Housing Project Manager to join a dynamic housing team. You'll play a pivotal role in coordinating and delivering housing and resettlement initiatives in response to evolving local and national challenges – including Afghan and Ukrainian resettlement schemes, asylum seeker placements, and broader homelessness pressures.

This is a hands–on, strategic post focused on planning, delivering, and evaluating projects that expand housing capacity, support vulnerable residents, and secure vital funding streams. From managing grant claims and liaising with partner agencies to troubleshooting complex client issues, you'll be involved at every stage of the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities
Coordinate housing and resettlement projects, ensuring timelines, targets, and funding requirements are met.
Support delivery of services for Afghan, Ukrainian and future resettlement schemes, ensuring joined–up approaches across teams.
Act as a key liaison with external stakeholders including landlords, letting agents, charities, the DWP, and local authorities.
Lead on grant submissions, funding reports, and compliance with government guidance.
Work with internal and external partners to increase supply of temporary accommodation and affordable housing.
Assist with the collation and analysis of data to shape services, submit reports, and inform decision–making.
Oversee administrative functions of projects and contribute to strategic planning and budget management.
Provide leadership and direction to project staff where appropriate.
Ensure customer experience remains at the forefront of service delivery through empathetic, responsive communication.
Monitor evolving housing demands and develop innovative solutions in response to policy or market changes.

About You
You have previous experience in a housing or project management environment, ideally with knowledge of refugee resettlement or homelessness.
You are highly organised, IT–proficient (particularly in Microsoft Office), and confident managing competing priorities.
You are a strong communicator, skilled in building effective partnerships across multiple agencies.
You understand the housing sector, including temporary accommodation, resettlement schemes, and affordable housing challenges.
You are data–savvy, capable of collecting, interpreting and using insights to drive better outcomes.
You are empathetic, client–focused, and committed to delivering meaningful impact in people's lives.
You bring a collaborative mindset, always looking for solutions and improvements in service delivery.

How to Apply
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click A PPLY NOW.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.

Footnote
If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK–wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.
Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
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