Housing Strategy Project Manager (Housing Service Manager)
North West London
£31.47 per hour umbrella
6 month ongoing contract
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (hybrid)
Role Purpose
* To develop, implement, monitor and review strategies and policies for the Housing department in support of corporate, community and regional objectives; these will be integrated, evidence based and effective and meet the authority’s statutory obligations.
* To achieve effective housing strategy and policy related consultation, communications and publicity to key housing stakeholders.
* To be responsible for examining new legislation, regulations and good practice relating to the housing service, briefing senior managers and members on the implications and options for service development
Responsibilities
* Maintaining and supporting a suite of housing strategies & policies that support the Housing Service.
* Building effective partnerships with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), the Greater London Authority (GLA), London Councils, sub-regional partners (West London local authorities), stakeholders including residents, statutory and voluntary organisations and registered providers.
* Contributing towards the management of expenditure relating to the work of the team, including the development and review of funding profiles, and financial analysis as required.
* Performance managing external consultants, contractors and internal project teams as required.
* Providing a professional and inclusive advice service and liaising with colleagues in the Council and partner organisations on housing related strategies, policy issues and projects.
Requirements
* Demonstrable experience of conducting qualitative and quantitative research and analysis to inform either a policy or strategy, a change in service delivery or academic paper.
* Experience reviewing a Social Housing Allocation Policy/Scheme
* Experience working in a housing association or council
* Demonstrable experience of leading a range of projects, using appropriate project management techniques, to deliver project objectives, effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
* Experience in housing management is required to be shortlisted
* Undertaking DAHA Accreditation (domestic abuse)
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