Project Manager - (Housing Strategy & Economic Development)

Project Manager - (Housing Strategy & Economic Development)

Location: Wokingham, Berkshire

Contract: 52 weeks

Rate: £500 per day

Status: Inside IR35

Hours: 37 hours per week

Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the Wokingham office, 3 days remote

Target start: 14 September 2026

The Opportunity

A key focus of the role will be supporting major housing-related programmes, including a £24 million Council Housing Acquisition and Investment Programme and the delivery of a five-year housing strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of large-scale and strategically important projects Develop and maintain clear project plans, milestones and delivery timescales Manage project governance, reporting, actions, risks and issues Provide clear visibility of project progress, dependencies and delivery status Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, subject matter experts and external partners Support the delivery of a £24 million Council Housing Acquisition and Investment Programme Manage delivery of a five-year housing strategy and associated implementation activity Ensure appropriate governance and risk management arrangements are in place Track the use of MHCLG grant funding and support associated reporting requirements Coordinate annual statutory reporting to MHCLG from spring 2027 Produce quarterly delivery and monitoring information as required Support the design and implementation of a local licensing scheme for supported exempt accommodation Monitor project costs, benefits and outcomes in conjunction with finance colleagues Manage third-party suppliers and external partners where required Produce clear, concise project documentation and reports for governance forums Facilitate project meetings and ensure actions and decisions are appropriately recorded and tracked Work independently and proactively to resolve issues and maintain delivery momentumEssential Experience

Must have previous Local Government experience Minimum of 2 years' Project Management experience with evidence of successful delivery Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and dependencies Strong stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior leaders Experience working with third-party providers Strong project planning, governance and reporting capability Proven ability to manage risks, issues, actions and project milestones Ability to analyse complex information and translate it into clear recommendations and reporting Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently, solve problems and make decisions in a fast-paced environment Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities Experience using Microsoft tools including SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS ProjectDesirable Experience

Previous experience delivering projects within a local authority Experience of housing, property acquisition or supported accommodation programmes Experience working with government grant funding Experience of statutory reporting within a public sector environment Experience delivering transformation or business change programmesImportant Information

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK Candidates must currently be UK-based The hybrid working arrangement is a requirement of the role and candidates must be able to attend the Wokingham office 2 days per week Candidates must be available to start on or around 14 September 2026 This role is Inside IR35A full client job description and further information will be shared with successful applicants.

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