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Social Care and Housing Development Manager

Job Location:

Sutton - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 9 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 6 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

8-month contract position with a local authority

Summary

This is an 8-month contract position with a local authority aimed at leading the development and delivery of housing and accommodation projects across Adult Social Care Childrens Services Housing and Health. The role is crucial in enhancing the availability of specialist accommodation for individuals with care and support needs ensuring projects are executed from concept to implementation in alignment with strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple housing development projects to ensure successful delivery.
Translate strategic objectives into clear project plans and actionable workstreams.
Monitor project progress ensuring delivery against timelines budgets and outcomes.
Manage capital funding applications and associated reporting requirements.
Monitor and control project budgets to ensure effective financial management.
Support the preparation of business cases options appraisals and funding proposals.

Essential Experience Required

Significant experience in project management within housing social care or a related public sector environment.
Experience delivering complex multi-agency projects.
Experience working across Adult Social Care Childrens Services Housing or Health settings (desirable).
Strong experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership working.
Experience developing business cases funding applications and project reports.

Essential Qualifications Required

Relevant qualification in project management housing social care or related field (or equivalent experience).
Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2 APM) desirable.

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